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pity vs pathos

pathos vs pity

pity and pathos both are nouns.

pity is a verb but pathos is not a verb.

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

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