English dictionary

compassion

/k/@/m'p/&//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

noun.feeling

Synonyms compassionateness

Source: WordNet 3.0
the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

noun.attribute

Synonyms pity

Source: WordNet 3.0
Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration.

noun

Source: webster1913