show pity

Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words

To express or display the feeling of pity towards someone.

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Examples (10)

  • It's hard to show pity for someone who has caused so much suffering.
  • Despite his harsh exterior, he would sometimes show pity to those in genuine need.
  • The dictator refused to show any pity to his opponents.
  • She begged him to show her some pity, but he remained unmoved.
  • After hearing their story, it was impossible not to show pity for their plight.
  • He learned early in life that you don't always get to show pity to everyone.
  • The judge was urged to show pity to the young offender.
  • Though she deserved punishment, many felt the court should show pity due to her circumstances.
  • They hoped their captors would show them pity and release them.
  • It takes a truly cruel person not to show pity in such a situation.