Decency and Pity

Decency

Decency noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

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Pity and decency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pity" instead a noun "Decency".

Nearby Words: decent, decently

Pity noun - A regrettable or blameworthy act.

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Decency and pity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decency" instead a noun "Pity".

Nearby Words: pitiful, pitiable, pitying, pitifully, pitied

Like you, I was forced to learn there are those without decency, who must be fought without hesitation, without pity.

Source: Film / Batman Begins

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