as in pities
to have sympathy for
a gentle soul who could compassionate even the most reprobate of scoundrels and villains
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loves
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Martin loves Leslie deeply, and is her primary caregiver, while Amanda and her daughter have only moved temporarily from Newcastle to look after her.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026 -
To someone who really loves their dog, that matters.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Compassionates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionates. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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