COMPASSIONS

Noun

compassions

plural of compassion

Source: Wiktionary


COMPASSION

Com*pas"sion, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. compassio, fr. compati to have compassion; com- + pati to bear, suffer. See Patient.]

Definition: Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration. Womanly igenuity set to work by womanly compassion. Macaulay.

Syn.

– Pity; sympathy; commiseration; fellow-feeling; mercy; condolence. See Pity.

Com*pas"sion, v. t.

Definition: To pity. [Obs.] Shak.

COMPASSION

Com*pas"sion, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. compassio, fr. compati to have compassion; com- + pati to bear, suffer. See Patient.]

Definition: Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration. Womanly igenuity set to work by womanly compassion. Macaulay.

Syn.

– Pity; sympathy; commiseration; fellow-feeling; mercy; condolence. See Pity.

Com*pas"sion, v. t.

Definition: To pity. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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