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The feeling of compassion or sympathy caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others

A cause for regret or disappointment

The comfort received by a person, typically after a loss or disappointment

Something that causes disappointment

A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

An action or event that causes general public outrage

To feel sorrow for the misfortunes of

To show forgiveness towards

To relieve the distress or suffering of

To show mercy on someone

To show mercy to, especially by not punishing or killing

Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information

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Noun

The feeling of compassion or sympathy caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others

kindheartedness

warmheartedness

softheartedness

largeheartedness

good-heartedness

kind-heartedness

tenderheartedness

tender-heartedness

warm-heartedness

compassionateness

soft-heartedness

humanitarianism

neighborliness^US

considerateness

neighbourliness^UK

magnanimousness

good-fellowship

tender feelings

lack of severity

concern for others

heart of hearts

expression of regret

being on same wavelength

awareness of the feelings of others

big-heartedness

openheartedness

open-handedness

good-naturedness

tender loving care

free-handedness

affectionateness

greatheartedness

social responsibility

social conscience

good-temperedness

a mother's love

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“So let us hope the unfortunate queen, whose whole life was full of sorrow and disappointment, may be more deserving of our pity than of our blame.”

Noun

A cause for regret or disappointment

“In the end, it's a pity because the situation could have been handled a lot better and without the angst and tears.”

Noun

The comfort received by a person, typically after a loss or disappointment

load off one's mind

tender loving care

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Noun

Something that causes disappointment

Noun

A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

self-condemnation

pangs of conscience

self-accusation

guilty conscience

feelings of guilt

self-flagellation

self-castigation

self-punishment

prickings of conscience

twinge of conscience

second thoughts

pang of conscience

twinges of conscience

stab of conscience

twinge of remorse

a guilty conscience

a bad conscience

self-chastisement

self-mortification

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Noun

An action or event that causes general public outrage

immoral behaviour

outrageous behaviour

outrageous wrongdoing

unethical behaviour

discreditable behaviour

dishonourable behaviour

shocking incident

shocking incident of events

shocking series of events

skeleton in the closet

skeleton in the cupboard

skeleton in closet

source of shame

blot on the escutcheon of

blot on the escutcheon

bad reflection on

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Verb

To feel sorrow for the misfortunes of

sympathize with

commiserate with

be compassionate towards

be sympathetic towards

feel sympathy for

have compassion

have compassion for

have one's heart go out to

show compassion for

express concern

share another's sorrow

express sympathy

offer condolences to

show sympathy for

feel compassion for

open your heart

express sympathy for

send condolences to

be sympathetic to

offer sympathy to

show compassion

offer condolences

be cognizant of

take something on board

feel compassionate towards

be conscious of

be sensitive to

take account of

be a good listener

offer consolation to

feel heart go out to

show kindliness

show tenderness

be understanding

offer consolation

be supportive of

be in rapport with

put oneself in the shoes of

be compassionate

have insight into

put oneself in another's place

feel togetherness

talk the same language as

be on the same wavelength as

stand in one's shoes

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“I truly pity those who are possessed of ignorance.”

Verb

To show forgiveness towards

“May God pity you for your blasphemy.”

Verb

To relieve the distress or suffering of

tranquillise^UK

commiserate with

sympathize with

give condolences to

express sympathy to

show compassion to

show fellow feeling to

express sympathy

express sympathy for

bring comfort to

put one's mind to rest

raise your spirits

give a shot in the arm to

give sympathy to

give respite to

make one feel at ease

make more cheerful

take the edge off

give confidence

restore confidence to

snap one out of it

set your mind at rest

restore someone's confidence

dispel someone's fears

bolster someone's confidence

hold someone's hand

boost the morale of

give strength to

be a source of strength

give a leg up to

give moral support to

be a source of strength to

give a boost to

stimulate spiritually

lift the spirits of

give confidence to

raise the morale of

give shot in arm

light a fire under

stiffen the resolve of

bring respite to

bring an end to

take a load off

make something bearable

put on cloud nine

let the sun shine in

put on top of the world

fire the imagination of

breathe new life into

fire with enthusiasm

see someone through

fan the flames of

fire the enthusiasm of

give a new lease of life to

be a tower of strength to

put a bomb under

build a fire under

be responsible for

act as a incentive to

act as a stimulus to

get someone going

bring into being

call into being

put new life in

give new life to

keep someone going

be the cause of

give courage to

add fuel to the flames

give new energy to

give someone a kick

lift the morale of

gear oneself up

work into lather

get one started

act as a impetus to

act as a fillip to

act as a spur to

make enthusiastic

give a shot in the arm

have as a consequence

have as a result

give one an idea

become cheerful

take a turn for the better

agitate against

add fuel to fire

give a new lease on life

bring back to life

get going again

put new life into

put some spark into

give new strength to

try to persuade

give the incentive to

be instrumental in

keep someone's head above water

sow the seeds of

open the door for

be conducive to

put new heart into

oil the wheels of

be partly responsible for

cause to happen

be at the bottom of

have the effect of

put new heart in

ask authoritatively

put new strength in

give the kiss of life to

be advantageous to

be beneficial to

be to the advantage of

be of assistance to

be of service to

be of advantage to

bring on oneself

leave the door open to

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Verb

To show mercy on someone

become merciful

give some slack

take a softer line

Verb

To show mercy to, especially by not punishing or killing

deal leniently with

grant a pardon to

refrain from hurting

give quarter to

get off the hook

get out of hock

pull out of the fire

grant pardon to

leave uninjured

leave unpunished

cut someone some slack

let off the hook

find not guilty

drop charges against

grant an amnesty to

declare innocent

pronounce not guilty

make an exception of

make an exception for

put on the street

grant someone a dispensation

grant someone an exemption

disembarrass of

wipe the slate clean

forgive and forget

look the other way

make allowances for

wipe slate clean

be a reason for

make allowance for

let someone off with

let something ride

offer grounds for

be a defence of

be good reason for

be a justification for

free from blame

free from restraint

free from restriction

give absolution

make excuses for

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Interjection

Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information

sucks to be you

I'm sorry to hear that

ain't that too bad

“You won't be able to attend the party? Pity.”

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