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US/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
UK/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
a feeling of sympathy for someone who is suffering, with a wish to help
In context
The nurse treated every patient with kindness and compassion.
Many people showed great compassion for the flood victims.
He felt no compassion for those who had cheated others.
Words that go with compassion
verb + noun
- show compassionLeaders should show compassion in hard times.
- feel compassionI felt compassion for the lost child.
adjective + noun
- deep compassionShe spoke with deep compassion.
noun + preposition
- compassion forCompassion for others makes a community strong.
- lack of compassionThe lack of compassion shocked everyone.
verb + preposition
- treat with compassionPrisoners should be treated with compassion.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
have compassion to the poorCorrect: have compassion for the poor