Synonyms of compassionate

Verb


1. feel for, pity, compassionate, condole with, sympathize with, grieve, sorrow

usage: share the suffering of

Adjective


1. compassionate (vs. uncompassionate), caring, nurturant, tenderhearted, humane, merciful, sympathetic

usage: showing or having compassion; "heard the soft and compassionate voices of women"

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Definition and meaning of compassionate (Dictionary)