pitied

past tense of pity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitied
Verb
  • The former first lady loved her pearl jewelry, and regularly paired the pieces with Chanel suits, shift dresses and evening gowns.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
  • For anyone who’s loved the brand’s beds, this pillow offers a more compact (but no less luxurious) way to bring Tempur-Pedic’s signature comfort into your nightly routine.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Laughter from the crowd breaks the tension of what could have been understood as metaphor for Netanyahu’s actions.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Jane Goodall and her friend saw strangers in a jungle, reached out their hands, and began a friendship that changed how humans understood our place in the world.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Pitied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitied. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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