sympathizing
ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ
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Definition of sympathizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
empathyshowing understanding or compassion
  • She gave him a sympathizing look after hearing his story.
compassionate empathetic
2.
emotionexpressing pity or sorrow
  • He received many sympathizing messages after the loss of his pet.
compassionate pitying
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Origin of sympathizing

Greek, syn (together) + pathos (feeling)

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sarcastic
used when experiencing or sympathizing with a hardship

Examples of sympathizing in a sentence

  • They exchanged sympathizing glances during the sad news.
  • She sent a sympathizing note to her friend.
  • Sympathizing words can be very comforting.

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  1. French:compatissant, ...
  2. German:mitfühlend, mitleidig, ...
  3. Italian:compassionevole, solidale, ...
  4. Spanish:comprensivo, solidario, ...
  5. Portuguese:compreensivo, compassivo, ...
  6. Chinese:同情的, 表示同情的, ...
  7. Japanese:同情的な, 哀れみを示す, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَعاطِف, مُتَعَاطِف, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶמְפַּתִי, מְנַחֵם, ...
  10. Russian:сочувствующий, выражающий сожаление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:співчутливий, жалісливий, ...
  12. Hindi:सहानुभूतिपूर्ण, सहानुभूतिशील, ...
sympathize US
ˈsɪmpəθaɪz
See also: sympathise (UK)

Definition of sympathize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
feel compassionUSfeel pity or sorrow for someone's misfortuneUS
  • I sympathize deeply with the victims of the disaster..
commiserate empathize pity
2.
understandingUSunderstand and share another's feelingsUS
  • He sympathizes with their struggles.
commiserate empathize relate
3.
emotionRareUSagree with a sentiment or opinionRareUS
  • I sympathize with your views on the matter..
agree empathize
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understand and share another's feelings or emotions
I sympathize with her after the loss of her pet.

Origin of sympathize

Greek, syn (together) + pathos (feeling)

Examples of sympathize in a sentence

  • We all sympathize with those who have lost their homes.
  • I sympathize with her loss deeply.
  • They sympathize with the victims of the disaster.
  • Many people sympathize with the protestors' demands.
  • I sympathize with the need for change.

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  1. French:compatir, comprendre, ...
  2. German:mitfühlen, nachfühlen, ...
  3. Italian:compatire, empatizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:compadecer, comprender, ...
  5. Portuguese:compadecer, solidarizar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:同情, 理解, ...
  7. Japanese:同情する, 共感する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعَاطَفَ, تَفَهَّمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִזְדַּהוֹת, לְהִזְדַּהוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:сочувствовать, сопереживать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:співчувати, погоджуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:सहानुभूति रखना, समझना, ...

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