Definition of Compassion

awareness of an individual’s suffering

Examples of Compassion in a sentence

The woman’s compassion for others led her to become a nun.  🔊

According to the court record, the serial killer showed no compassion for his victims.  🔊

The police officer’s voice was filled with compassion when she talked to the rape victim.  🔊

Since the teenaged bully did not feel compassion for the young children he harassed, he never apologized for his actions.  🔊

My employer showed compassion when he allowed me to work at home so I could care for my ill mother.  🔊

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