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compassion

Noun

IPA /kəmˈpæʃən/

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A feeling of concern and sympathy for someone who is suffering, often together with a wish to help them.

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compassion/kəmˈpæʃən/

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She showed compassion by listening patiently to her upset neighbour.
The tutor treated the struggling student with compassion and offered extra support.

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compassion — A feeling of concern and sympathy for someone who is suffering, often together with a wish to help them.

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Word origin

Through Old French from Late Latin compassio, related to compati, meaning to suffer with.

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Common combinations include deep compassion, genuine compassion and a sense of compassion.

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