B1 — Intermediatenoun
compassione
compassion
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
pietàempatiacomprensionesolidarietàtenerezza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
indifferenzacrudeltàcinismodurezzafreddezza
Usage note
'Compassione' is compassion. 'Pietà' overlaps but can mean pity (which can feel condescending). 'Empatia' is empathy (understanding another's feelings). 'Solidarietà' is solidarity.
Example
"Guardò il mendicante con compassione."
"She looked at the beggar with compassion."
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