History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
compassionate

showing or feeling compassion

having tender feelings

considerate

thoughtful (of the needs etc of others)

respectful of others

humane

being kind and caring about the feelings of another

kind, compassionate

indulgent

inclined to indulge a person

lenient, giving

lenient

not severe (especially in punishing people)

permissive

meek

gentle and patient

shy; compliant

merciful

having, showing, mercy

kind, sparing

non-resistant

not able to oppose the effect of a disease, chemical etc

lifeless, inactive

passive

showing no enthusiasm, interest etc; not willing to fight when attacked or opposed

lifeless, inactive

patient

having, showing patience; a person who has received or is receiving medical treatment

capable, willing to endure

permissive

allowing (too) much personal freedom

lenient

renunciation

the act of renouncing

abandonment, rejection

tolerant

having or showing tolerance

open-minded, easy-going

understanding

(good at) realizing other person's feelings or points of view; an agreement

accepting, tolerant

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