Synonyms of compassion

Noun


1. compassion, compassionateness, sympathy, fellow feeling

usage: a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

2. compassion, pity, mercifulness, mercy

usage: the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

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Definition and meaning of compassion (Dictionary)