have compassion

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 mercy on identify with lament with put out of one's misery show forgiveness show sympathy take pity on weep for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

punish

STRONG

agitate annoy distress hurt trouble upset worry

WEAK

disdain scorn

VERB

sympathize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commiserate comprehend

STRONG

ache agree appreciate comfort compassionate condole love pity understand

WEAK

be in accord be in sympathy be kind to be there for be understanding bleed for emphathize feel heart go out to go along with grieve with identify with offer consolation pick up on relate to share another's sorrow show kindliness show mercy show tenderness side with tune in

Antonyms

STRONG

scorn

WEAK

disapprove disregard ignore

Example Sentences

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If you only have compassion but no wisdom, a good heart might do the wrong thing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“I have compassion for the wanting to do good,” Sarah said.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Konrath added it’s possible for people to have compassion for both, but empathy often gets applied to those “in need, more than those with power.”

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2024

But at the same time, I have compassion and love for the guys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

“But they won’t let you, will they? They won’t let you have compassion or kindness. They won’t let you keep your soul.”

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

have compassion

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