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compassion
[/kəmˈpæʃən/]
noun
feminine
compaixão
1.
Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
She felt deep compassion for the homeless people in the city.
Ela sentia profunda compaixão pelas pessoas sem-abrigo na cidade.
2.
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
A good nurse shows compassion towards their patients.
Uma boa enfermeira demonstra compaixão para com seus pacientes.
Synonyms
empathy
sympathy
pity
mercy
kindness
Antonyms
cruelty
indifference
apathy
callousness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
compaixão
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
compaixão
standard usage with emphasis on emotional connection
São Paulo
compaixão
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
compaixão
standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have compassion for someone
to show compassion towards someone
an act of compassion
compassion fatigue
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