compassion

Definition for compassion

noun as in tender feeling

Strongest matches

benevolence, empathy, grace, humanity, kindness, mercy, sorrow, sympathy, tenderness

Strong matches

charity, clemency, commiseration, compunction, condolence, consideration, heart, humaneness, lenity, softheartedness, softness, tenderheartedness, yearning

Weak match

fellow feeling

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“Please know that I am praying for you, grieving with you, and will continue to face this tragedy with honesty, responsibility, and compassion,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps the most urgent thing in her in-tray is still to chart a better path towards dealing with abuse and treating with more compassion those affected by it.

From BBC

Patients said while some were "hardworking" and "supportive", others had little experience with mental health issues and sometimes lacked compassion.

From BBC

Councillor Thalia Marrington, portfolio holder for community safety and public health, said the the council had "a responsibility" to respond to the public health report with "urgency, compassion and ambition".

From BBC

His gaming know-how, unwavering compassion and ability to understand others’ motives led to Arisu ultimately winning the games.

From Salon

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