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Pity vs Sympathize - What's the difference?

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 vs Pity - What's the difference?

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 vs Witty - What's the difference?

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 vs Jealousy - What's the difference?

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 vs Pity - What's the difference?

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 vs Plight - What's the difference?

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 vs Pity - What's the difference?

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 vs Pity - What's the difference?

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 vs Pity - What's the difference?

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 vs Enjoin - What's the difference?

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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