compassion
US /kəmˈpæʃən/
・UK /kəmˈpæʃn/
B2
noun
- Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
other
- Actions motivated by empathy and a desire to alleviate suffering.
- A feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering.
Examples
I felt no compassion towards her.
The old people are treated with great compassion.