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compassionate
/kəmˈpæʃənət/
verb
To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.
Similar: feel sorry for, pity
adjective
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
"The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate"
Similar: empathetic, ruthful, sympathetic
Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.
"compassionate leave; a compassionate visa"
Inviting or asking for pity.
Similar: pitiable
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