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Vocabulary Entry
pity
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A feeling of sorrow or compassion for someone else's misfortune.
Example Sentences
"She felt a deep pity for the homeless man."
"His misfortune evoked pity from the crowd."
"There was a sense of pity in her voice as she spoke about the animal's suffering."
V
verb
To feel sorrow or compassion for someone.
Example Sentences
"I pity those who cannot see the beauty in simplicity."
"She pitied him for his unfortunate situation."
"He began to pity himself after losing the match."