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- [kuh m-pash-uh n]
- /kəmˈpæʃ ən/
- /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pash-uh n]
- /kəmˈpæʃ ən/
Definitions of compassion word
- uncountable noun compassion Compassion is a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering. 3
- noun compassion a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another, often including the desire to alleviate it 3
- noun compassion sorrow for the sufferings or trouble of another or others, accompanied by an urge to help; deep sympathy; pity 3
- noun compassion a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. 1
- verb with object compassion Archaic. to compassionate. 1
- noun compassion Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. 1
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Origin of compassion
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin compassiōn- (stem of compassiō). See com-, passion
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Parts of speech for Compassion
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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compassion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for compassion
noun compassion
- mercy — compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.
- tenderness — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
- benevolence — inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity
- humanity — all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.
Antonyms for compassion
noun compassion
- cruelty — Cruelty is behaviour that deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
- animosity — Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike and anger. Animosities are feelings of this kind.
- ill will — hostile feeling; malevolence; enmity: to harbor ill will against someone.
- harshness — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
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