Definitions

take pity on

VERB

pity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feel for forgive pardon

STRONG

ache comfort commiserate condole console relent reprieve solace soothe sympathize understand

WEAK

be sorry for be sympathetic bleed for feel with give quarter grant amnesty grieve with have compassion have mercy on identify with lament with put out of one's misery show forgiveness show sympathy weep for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

punish

STRONG

agitate annoy distress hurt trouble upset worry

WEAK

disdain scorn

Example Sentences

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I will try to act as young as possible, so maybe they will be kinder & take pity on me.

From Literature

I stepped into the light of the doorway so he would see my monkish robes and maybe take pity on us.

From Literature

I waved my arms at the caravan guards and hoped they would take pity on me.

From Literature

He told BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show: "I am hoping the first minister will take pity on us and give us more money for Angus Council."

From BBC

“I just have to have faith for a miracle to happen and the government to take pity on old people like me.”

From Los Angeles Times