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pathos vs pity

pity vs pathos

pathos and pity both are nouns.

pathos is not a verb while pity is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pathos Yes No No No
pity Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pathos and pity are synonyms defined as:
  • pathos and pity: a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
Other synonyms of pathos include commiseration, ruth.
pathos (noun) pity (noun)
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow) the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
a style that has the power to evoke feelings an unfortunate development
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
pathos (verb) pity (verb)
share the suffering of
Difference between pathos and pity

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