PITIES

/ˈpΙͺtiz/
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Definition

/ˈpΙͺtiz/
noun
  1. A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
    “I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat.”
  2. Something regrettable.
    “It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.”
  3. Piety.
verb
  1. To feel pity for (someone or something).
    “You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month.”
  2. To make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of.

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