show pity
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To express or display the feeling of pity towards someone.
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- 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.