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