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The definition of pathos

2 Definitions of: pathos

    1. noun, the quality or power, esp in literature or speech, of arousing feelings of pity, sorrow, etc
    2. noun, a feeling of sympathy or pity
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Synonyms: sad, plaintive, poignant, pitiful, pitiable
 

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