57 entries under understanding topic. ×

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compassion(noun, nature, action, help, feeling)
31
sympathy(noun, nature, action, help, feeling)
25
mercy(noun, feeling, kindness, sympathy)
19
tenderness(noun, nature, action, feeling)
17
kindness(noun, feeling, sympathy, compassion)
16
commiseration(noun, feeling, kindness, sympathy)
14
ruth(noun, feeling, kindness, sympathy)
13
forgiveness(noun, kindness, sympathy, compassion)
12
humanity(noun, feeling, concern, kindness)
12
charity(noun, feeling, concern, kindness)
10
rue(noun, feeling, shame, sorrow)
9
clemency(noun, feeling, kindness, sympathy)
9
grace(noun, feeling, kindness, sympathy)
9
empathy(noun, feeling, concern, impression)
8
condolence(noun, support, feeling, relief)
8
comfort(noun, verb, support, help, feeling)
8
lenity(noun, feeling, comfort, kindness)
8
quarter(noun, feeling, kindness, sympathy)
8
sorrow(noun, feeling, shame, woe)
6
benevolence(noun, feeling, concern, kindness)
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