The act of feeling or showing deep sympathy and concern for someone's suffering.
From 'compassionate' (which can be used as a verb) plus '-ing' (the present participle suffix from Germanic roots). The verb form suggests actively practicing compassion.
Using 'compassionate' as a verb (to compassionate someone) is archaic but powerful—it frames sympathy as an action you do, not just a feeling you have.
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