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pitying

SayPI-tee-ing/ˈpɪ.ti.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of pitying

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  1. 1
    verb
    The -ing form of pity. Use it to name the action, or after a noun to describe it.

    Stop pitying yourself and ask for help.

    Pitying his little brother, he shared his lunch.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of feeling sorry for someone in a sad or hard situation.

    Like a warm look you give a friend who is hurting.

    His pitying of stray dogs led him to open a small shelter.

    All her pitying of the poor man never turned into real help.

    Similarcommiseration, compassion, sympathy

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pitying is a form of pity

pity, verb: To feel sad for someone because they are suffering or having a hard time. Full entry

Forms
pitypities he/she/itpitying -ing formpitied past tense, past participle
Spelling
pity → pitying: add -ing

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