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pity

Noun

∙ A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something. uncountable
∙ Something regrettable. countable
∙ Piety. obsolete

Verb

∙ To feel pity for (someone or something). [from 15th c.] transitive
∙ To make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of. [from 16th c.] transitive, now regional

Interjection

∙ Short form of what a pity.