Caring vs. Compassion

Caring vs. Compassion — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Caring and Compassion

Caringadjective

(of a person) Kind, sensitive, empathetic.

She's a very caring person; she always has a kind word for everyone.

Compassionnoun

Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

Caringverb

present participle of care

Compassionverb

(obsolete) To pity.

Caringnoun

The act of one who cares.

Compassionnoun

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

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Caringnoun

a loving feeling

Compassionnoun

the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

Caringadjective

showing a care;

a caring mother

Caringadjective

having or displaying warmth or affection;

affectionate childrencaring parentsa fond embracefond of his nephewa tender glancea warm embrace

Caringadjective

feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others;

caring friends