commove

/ˈkɒmˌmuːv/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause someone to feel strongly emotional, especially sadness or sympathy, or to be moved to action or a particular course of action

“Her tragic story will commove even the hardest of hearts.”

2. noun

a moving or stirring of the emotions, especially pity or sympathy

“The artist’s painting conveyed a deep sense of commove among the audience.”

Synonyms

  • affect
  • move
  • touch

Antonyms

  • insensitive
  • numb