COMPASSIONATING

Verb

compassionating

present participle of compassionate

Source: Wiktionary


COMPASSIONATE

Com*pas"sion*ate, a.

1. Having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful. There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate. South.

2. Complaining; inviting pity; pitiable. [R.] Shak.

Syn.

– Sympathizing; tender; merciful; pitiful.

Com*pas"sion*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compassionated; p. pr. & vb. n. Compassionating.]

Definition: To have compassion for; to pity; to commiserate; to sympathize with. Compassionates my pains, and pities me. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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