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compassion

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/kəmˈpæʃən/ · com-pas-sion

A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.

Meanings

nounformal

A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.

دوسروں کے دکھ درد کے لئے گہری آگاہی اور ہمدردی۔

رحمت

rehmat

Formal: احسان

Synonyms

sympathyempathybenevolenceہمدردیشفقتاحسان

Antonyms

indifferencecrueltyinsensitivityعدم دلچسپیظلمبے حسی

Common Collocations

  • show compassion
  • compassionate act
  • compassion for others

Example Sentences

Her compassion for the homeless moved many to donate.

بغیر گھر والوں کے لئے اس کی رحمت نے بہت سے لوگوں کو عطیہ دینے پر مجبور کیا۔

Bagair ghar walon ke liye us ki rehmat ne bohat se logon ko atiye dene par majboor kiya.

The doctor showed great compassion while treating his patients.

ڈاکٹر نے اپنے مریضوں کا علاج کرتے وقت بڑی رحمت دکھائی۔

Doctor ne apne marizon ka ilaaj karte waqt bari rehmat dikhai.

Compassion is essential for a harmonious society.

رحمت ایک ہم آہنگ معاشرے کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Rehmat aik hum aahang muashray ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

pity:Although both refer to feelings of sorrow for someone else's suffering, compassion includes a desire to help, while pity can be more about feeling sorry without engagement.

Word Family

compassionate
adjectiveرحمت والا
compassionately
adverbرحمت سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Compassion is like a warm hug for someone in pain.

Imagine a person helping another who has fallen, symbolizing support and care.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبتیں اس قدر ہیں کہ سب لوگ کٹ گئے، یہ زخم چپ رہیں تو مر جانے کی بات ہے۔

Mohabatein is qadar hain ke sab log kat gaye, Yeh zakhm chup rahen to mar jane ki baat hai.

There is such love that everyone gets hurt, If these wounds stay silent, it leads to death.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوسروں کے دکھ درد میں شریک ہونا。

Dosron ke dukh dard mein shareek hona.

To share in the pain and suffering of others.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "compassio" — to suffer together

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from the Latin 'compassio' and has been used in English since the 14th century to denote deep awareness and sympathy for the suffering of others.