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noun

plural of pity
as in shames
a regrettable or blameworthy act it's a pity the woodchuck ate all the flowers after you put so much effort into the garden

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pity
as in loves
to have sympathy for I always pity the people who have to work in this freezing weather

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Recent Examples of pities
Verb
Love Story, by turns, elevates its lovers, pities them, humanizes them. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
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  1. shames
  2. loves
  3. understands
Noun
  • While his character jokes casually about the shames of flying commercial, Ruck apologizes several times when referencing that, after 40 years of acting, work trips are often flown first class.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2021
Definition of shames
Verb
  • Kamorion, 12, is a thoughtful and creative kid who loves reading, drawing and expressing himself through art.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • For those that don’t know this beautiful woman works so hard and loves her fans so much.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of loves
Verb
  • People are complicated, and Juno Temple understands the character well enough to embody Keeley’s contradictions and make sense of them, most of the time.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
  • A student who understands the course content should be able to demonstrate that understanding regardless of the evaluation method.
    — Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of understands

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“Pities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pities. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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