pities

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pities noun

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.”
Something regrettable.“It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.”
Piety.

pities verb

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.”
To make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of.

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