Compassion (noun)

1. Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
2. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
3. Mercy shown to an offender, enemy, or new convert.

Origin:

Middle english: via old french from latin compati "suffer with", from com- "with" + pati "suffer".

Examples:

1. She had a great deal of compassion for the homeless.
2. His compassion for animals was evident in the way he treated them.
3. The nurse showed compassion for the patient.
4. Her compassion for the poor led her to start a charity.
5. His lack of compassion was criticized by many.