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Plural for the feeling of compassion or sympathy caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others
“So let us hope the unfortunate queen, whose whole life was full of sorrow and disappointment, may be more deserving of our pity than of our blame.”
Plural for a cause for regret or disappointment
“In the end, it's a pity because the situation could have been handled a lot better and without the angst and tears.”
Plural for the comfort received by a person, typically after a loss or disappointment
Plural for a feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning
Plural for an action or event that causes general public outrage
To feel sorrow for the misfortunes of
“I truly pity those who are possessed of ignorance.”
To show forgiveness towards
“May God pity you for your blasphemy.”
To relieve the distress or suffering of
To show mercy on someone
To show mercy to, especially by not punishing or killing
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