Tale Designed To Arouse Sympathy Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 15, 2023

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	noun • a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy
	30%	8		Seemingly designed to arouse desire or passion
	adjective satellite • taking delight in beauty
	30%	8		Artworks designed to provoke and arouse simultaneously
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