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COMPASSION Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word compassion. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word compassion. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COMPASSION

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1pity
verb, nounv, n
2empathy
nounn
3kindness
nounn
4mercy
nounn
5benevolence
nounn
6charity
nounn
7sympathy
nounn
8tenderness
nounn
9understanding
nounn
10compassionateness
nounn
11heart
nounn
12ruth
nounn
13sorrow
nounn
14tenderheartedness
nounn

Best Hypernyms For COMPASSION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for compassion, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
sympathy benevolence empathy generosity kindness mercifulness mercy understanding
Phrases (1)
fellow feeling

Alternatives for PITY

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