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[Whateverist]

actually no.. Pity and compassion are synonymous.

The two words are literally used to define each other.

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pit·y
ˈpidē/
noun
noun: pity
1.
the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.

com·pas·sion
kəmˈpaSHən/
noun
noun: compassion; plural noun: compassions
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

You guys are arrogant if you think I don't know the meaning of the words. I simply asked CL to define those words as I do not understand her use of compassion so removed from the act. She wasn't responsible for it in any way shape or form nor did her words as far as I could determine show anything but pity.. So then inlight of what we (Cl and I) were discussion I was asking if there was some other reason besides and exhibition of pity did she intend when she offer her words... Then I asked why?

Why? because I see that as an offensive act. In other cultures say Korean, pitying someone in a similar situation could be construed as an offensive act. So I was wondering if she even knew why she said what she said or was it just a cultural reaction.

I would disagree that they are synonymous.  To have pity is to feel sorrow, but to have compassion is to be moved to do something about it.  When I walk by a homeless person and think "man, that poor guy" but I keep walking and go about my day, I pity that man.  If I stop and give him money or offer him food, I'm showing compassion out of my pity.  They are similar but compassion goes a step further.  

The key word in your definitions that you are overlooking is the word "concern".  If I pity someone, I'm not concerned.  If I'm compassionate, I have a concern for their well being.

I agree the two words are not precisely synonymous though there is some overlap.  When someone says "I don't want your pity" that doesn't mean they don't appreciate your compassion.