Simple meaning
What does Compassion mean?
kind concern for someone who is suffering.
Dictionary definition
Kind concern for someone who is hurting, with a wish to help.
Example sentences
Compassion in a sentence
easy
The character showed compassion in the story.
medium
In class, we talked about compassion during a group discussion.
hard
Writers use words like compassion to explain feelings and behavior more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Compassion
kindnessClose meaning in common use.
careSimilar meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
crueltyA helpful contrast word.
indifferenceAnother useful opposite in context.
Word family
Compassion word family
Base word
compassion
adjective
compassionate
Showing compassion.
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What does compassion mean?
COMPASSION means kind concern for someone who is suffering.
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