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PITYING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pitying.

Pitying - as a noun

A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

Example: "The blind are too often objects of pity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commiserationpathosruth

An unfortunate development

Example: "It's a pity he couldn't do it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shame

The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compassion

Pitying - as a verb

Share the suffering of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compassionatecondole withfeel forsympathize with
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grievesorrow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She gave him a pitying look as he stumbled over his words."
"The old man sat alone on the park bench, his face a picture of pitying sadness."
"With a pitying smile, she offered him a tissue to wipe away his tears."
"I could hear the pitying whispers of the crowd as I failed to complete the task."
"His voice was filled with a pitying tone as he consoled his friend."
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Word Game Points

Is PITYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pitying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PITYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PITYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pitying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PITYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PITYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pitying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PITYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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