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compassion

/kəmˈpæʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does compassion mean?

noun

The feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hurt, or very unhappy. A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone or something.

Example

"She showed great compassion to the homeless people in the city."

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