misericordia

Definitions of misericordia
  1. noun
    the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
    synonyms: commiserazione, commozione, compassione, compatimento, mercede, pena, pietà
  2. noun
    a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
    synonyms: commiserazione, commozione, compatimento, mercede, pathos, pietà
  3. noun
    an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
    synonyms: beneficenza, carità
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    type of:
    dono, munificenza
    the act of giving
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