Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: pity

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

According to Nonnus of Panopolis, the Indian army was annihilated by Bacchic forces, and Dionysus took pity on his enemies.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/01/06/greek-god-dionysus-campaign-india/

But he urged a judge at Manchester Crown Court to take pity on him for his latest incident, telling the court he had been told his mother was ‘about to take her last breath’ and was racing to see her before she died.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/08/career-criminal-who-crashed-car-in-police-chase-said-he-was-speeding-to-see-dying-mum-19297229/

During a video town hall, MillerKnoll CEO, Andi Owen, told her employees to “leave pity city” when questions were raised over whether they would get bonuses.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/music/2023/04/21/top-videos-eclipse-elon-rocket-bear/

Even with a secret vote, none of them have the guts to do anything other than have a unanimous vote, other than the rare occasion where there is a pity vote.

Source: https://tvline.com/recaps/big-brother-recap-cory-evicted-season-25-second-juror-1235063077/

He said: ”It’s a great pity as I believe it was one we could have won, especially as we would still have had the services of fast bowler Shaun Wolmarans before he goes back to South Africa.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/other/6019519/cricket-aberdeenshire-ease-victory-gordonians/

However, some circumstances like pity for some unattached women or other local reasons may persuade an Oba to marry more than one woman.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/12/help-erosion-submerging-my-domain-hrh-mosaku-olu-of-arigbajo/

If it is off, you could theoretically roll 1s 10 or more times in a row if your luck is bad enough, while Karmic Dice will take pity after one and give you better odds of success after a failure.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/baldurs-gate-3-tips-tricks-beginners/

I know that it’s frustrating and it’s a pity the work is taking so long to complete,” Mr Feely said.

Source: https://fermanaghherald.com/2023/10/anger-over-nightmare-roadworks-on-the-n16/

In the case of drugs, everyone knows beforehand what they bring – there is simply no case for pity due to ignorance – only another dive into community compassion.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/wheres-the-privacy-congestion-tree-strategy/

In this context, even Max stops viewing Danielle as a de facto grown-up, instead eyeing her from above with pity when she tries to engage him in a sexual act.

Source: https://collider.com/molly-gordon-shiva-baby-performance/

I pity the Finance Minister, that’s why he is taking the easiest route of debt exchange, but that will not solve the problem.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/01/31/debt-exchange-presents-bigger-worse-problems-for-ghana-in-future/

It also conveys a racist narrative that Black Americans are a hopeless, hapless, and oppressed race who need pity and handouts to succeed,” Owens said.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/27/23648919/san-francisco-reparations-5-million-amos-brown-bryon-donalds-burgess-owens

"I think it would be a pity if we would stay in a vague and noncommittal 'phase-down' whose real meaning would not be obvious for anybody," he said.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/11/cop28-should-seek-total-fossil-fuel-phaseout-un-chief-afp

It is a pity that Mbeki’s invaluable work on continental affairs isn’t much valued in South Africa.

Source: http://www.times.co.sz/news/140566-mbeki-hopes-to-meet-king-on-political-solutions.html

It is a pity that we don’t have labourers, selfless men, men who have a love for God and humanity and men who love their country to run the programme.

Source: https://www.newtelegraphng.com/lori-ogbebor-nigeria-needs-someone-with-vision-as-next-president/