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compassion

/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
Meanings
  • noun

    The feeling of deep sympathy and concern for another who is stricken, distressed, or undergoing suffering.

    - "Her compassionate heart went out to the homeless man on the street."
    - "The nurse showed great compassion to the sick children in the hospital."
  • noun

    A sympathetic concern for the suffering or misfortunes of others.

    - "The compassionate teacher comforted the crying student."
    - "He was moved by the compassionate words of the priest."
Pronunciation
  1. /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/



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Synonyms

empathy , mercy , pity , ruth , sorrow , tenderheartedness , heart , kindness , mercy , ruth , tenderheartedness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with compassion
passion , obsession , impression , expression
Variants
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compassion , compassionless , compassions , compassion fatigue , compassion fatigues
Etymology
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From Latin compassio(n) ‘suffering,’ from com- ‘together’ + pati ‘to suffer.’

Trivia
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  1. Compassion is considered a key component of emotional intelligence.

  2. Research shows that acts of compassion can improve both physical and mental health.

  3. The Dalai Lama once said, 'If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.'

Related Concepts
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  1. Empathy: Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It is closely related to compassion, as both involve a deep sense of concern for the well-being of others.

  2. Altruism: Altruism is the selfless concern for the welfare of others. Compassion can be seen as a motivating factor for altruistic behavior.

Quotes
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  1. … he read every "doctor book" he could reach …  , learning fine secrets and curing us with steams and fruit compotes and dexterous rubs and, above all, with bedside "compassion".

    - Gwendolyn Brooks,{it}Booklist{/it},15 Oct. 1993

  2. I can't write songs about what's wrong with a country that seems to lack "compassion" for pain and suffering …

    - Bonnie Raitt,quoted in {it}Entertainment Weekly{/it},23 Aug. 1991

  3. Take away all the qualities that make for a genuinely good father—wisdom, "compassion", even temper, selflessness—and what you have left is Homer Simpson with his pure, mindless, dogged devotion to his family.

    - Paul A. Cantor,{it}Gilligan Unbound{/it},2001

  4. The novel addresses at every point in its structural edifice, and lingers over in every fissure, the slave's body and personality: the way it speaks, what passion legal or illicit it is prey to, what pain it can endure, what limits, if any, there are to its suffering, what possibilities there are for forgiveness, "compassion", love.

    - Toni Morrison,{it}Playing In The Dark{/it},1992

  5. Like the best of the new detectives, V. I. and Kinsey, she is a woman of wit and gravity, "compassion" and toughness, a heroine worth spending time with.

    - Susan Isaacs,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},3 Nov. 1991
Culture
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Compassion is a universal human emotion that has been a subject of various forms of expression in literature, art, and music. In literature, compassion is often portrayed as a powerful force that brings people together, heals wounds, and inspires acts of kindness. In art, compassion is depicted through various mediums, such as paintings, sculptures, and photographs, that evoke feelings of empathy and understanding. In music, compassion is expressed through lyrics and melodies that convey emotions of love, care, and concern.

How to Memorize "compassion"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a person in pain or distress. Visualize yourself approaching them with a warm smile and a comforting touch. See their face light up with gratitude as they feel your compassionate presence.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'compassion' with images of kindness, love, and understanding. Think of a time when you felt deeply moved by someone's compassionate actions or words.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Caring Hearts' to remember the meaning of compassion. C stands for 'Caring,' A for 'Acts,' R for 'Responding,' I for 'Inspiring,' and H for 'Healing.'

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