pity |
sympathize |
As verbs the difference between pity and sympathize
is that
pity is to feel pity for (someone or something) while
sympathize is to show sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.
As a noun pity
is a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
As an interjection pity
is short form of what a pity.
admire |
pity |
In transitive terms the difference between admire and pity
is that
admire is to estimate or prize highly while
pity is to feel pity for (someone or something).
As verbs the difference between admire and pity
is that
admire is to be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at while
pity is to feel pity for (someone or something).
As a noun pity is
a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
As an interjection pity is
short form of what a pity.
pity |
witty |
In obsolete terms the difference between pity and witty
is that
pity is piety while
witty is wise, having good judgement.
As a noun pity
is a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
As a verb pity
is to feel pity for (someone or something).
As an interjection pity
is short form of what a pity.
As an adjective witty is
wise, having good judgement.
pity |
jealousy |
In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between pity and jealousy
is that
pity is (uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something while
jealousy is (uncountable) a state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc, from fears of infidelity.
In countable|lang=en terms the difference between pity and jealousy
is that
pity is (countable) something regrettable while
jealousy is (countable) a resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.
As nouns the difference between pity and jealousy
is that
pity is (uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something while
jealousy is (uncountable) a state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc, from fears of infidelity.
As a verb pity
is to feel pity for (someone or something).
As an interjection pity
is short form of what a pity.
plaintive |
pity |
As an adjective plaintive
is sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.
As a noun pity is
(uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
As a verb pity is
to feel pity for (someone or something).
As an interjection pity is
short form of what a pity.
pity |
plight |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between pity and plight
is that
pity is (obsolete) piety while
plight is (obsolete) a network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.
In lang=en terms the difference between pity and plight
is that
pity is to feel pity for (someone or something) while
plight is specifically, to pledge (one's troth etc) as part of a marriage ceremony.
As nouns the difference between pity and plight
is that
pity is (uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something while
plight is a dire or unfortunate situation or
plight can be responsibility for ensuing consequences; risk; danger; peril or
plight can be (obsolete) a network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.
As verbs the difference between pity and plight
is that
pity is to feel pity for (someone or something) while
plight is to expose to risk; to pledge or
plight can be (obsolete) to weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.
As an interjection pity
is short form of what a pity.
gift |
pity |
As an initialism gift
is (medicine) (
gamete intrafallopian transfer).
As a noun pity is
(uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
As a verb pity is
to feel pity for (someone or something).
As an interjection pity is
short form of what a pity.
abject |
pity |
In obsolete terms the difference between abject and pity
is that
abject is rejected; cast aside while
pity is piety.
As an adjective abject
is rejected; cast aside.
As an interjection pity is
short form of what a pity.
sorryful |
pity |
As an adjective sorryful
is (rare) sorrowful.
As a noun pity is
(uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
As a verb pity is
to feel pity for (someone or something).
As an interjection pity is
short form of what a pity.
pity |
enjoin |
As verbs the difference between pity and enjoin
is that
pity is to feel pity for (someone or something) while
enjoin is (transitive|chiefly|literary) to lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.
As a noun pity
is (uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
As an interjection pity
is short form of what a pity.
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