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predilection(noun, taste, weakness, contact, relation)
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mercy(noun, understanding, empathy, respect, concern)
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connection(noun, feeling, understanding, empathy, kindness)
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penchant(noun, taste, weakness, contact, relation)
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regard(noun, activity, action, understanding, love)
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union(noun, feeling, understanding, empathy, agreement)
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benignancy(noun, feeling, understanding, empathy, concern)
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closeness(noun, empathy, weakness, agreement, affection)
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correspondence(noun, feeling, understanding, empathy, agreement)
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inclination(noun, taste, weakness, emotion, contact)
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kindheartedness(noun, adjective, empathy, concern, kindness)
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partiality(noun, empathy, taste, weakness, affection)
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altruism(noun, communication, understanding, empathy, favor)
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encouragement(noun, help, feeling, aid, comfort)
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feelings(noun, feeling, understanding, empathy, kindness)
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friendliness(noun, person, empathy, favor, respect)
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like-mindedness(noun, understanding, empathy, fit, peace)
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mutual attraction(noun, expression, feeling, understanding, empathy)
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reassurance(noun, feeling, comfort, woe, compassion)
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rue(noun, feeling, understanding, sorrow, comfort)
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