Compassion

noun · SAT

Meaning: Deep sympathy for others' suffering, together with a wish to help.

Example

The nurse showed great compassion for her patients.

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B) Deep sympathy for others' suffering, together with a wish to help.. “Compassion” means: Deep sympathy for others' suffering, together with a wish to help.

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