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   compassion

   /kəmˈpaʃn/

   noun

   • 1. sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others: "the victims should be treated with compassion"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from ecclesiastical Latin compassio(n-), from compati ‘suffer with’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPASSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   COMPASSION meaning: 1. a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to…. Learn more.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › compassionCOMPASSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Compassion is a feeling of sympathy or pity for others, especially one that makes you want to help them. Compassion is sometimes used interchangeably with sympathy, which most most commonly means the sharing of emotions with someone else, especially sadness.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPASSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Compassion is a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering.

5. www.explorepsychology.com › what-is-compassionWhat Is Compassion? Definition, Examples, and Importance

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   Jan 2, 2018 · According to many psychologists, it is compassion that drives people to reach out and try to alleviate the suffering of other people. So why is compassion so important? While suffering and pain and sometimes simply and unavoidable part of life, it is our own ability to sympathize with other people that plays a critical role in ...

6. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogWhat Is Compassion and Why Should We Care? | Psychology Today

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   Apr 3, 2023 · Compassion is a value that can anchor you and be an active force to help you stay present, engaged, and open-hearted as you move through the challenges of living a human life. The question isn’t...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMPASSION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   COMPASSION definition: a feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering. Learn more.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › compassion_ncompassion, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun compassion, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.