sympathize with

VERB

appreciate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge comprehend fathom grasp know perceive read realize recognize understand

STRONG

apprehend dig savvy

WEAK

be aware of be cognizant of be conscious of catch the drift see daylight take account of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get

WEAK

be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value overlook

VERB

feel sorry for

Synonyms

WEAK

bleed for comfort commiserate condole with console empathize with express sympathy feel for grieve with have mercy on lament for open one's heart pity sympathize

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Still, the movie seems to sympathize with many Americans’ misplaced faith in the remoteness of nuclear war.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

"It's quite easy to make a version of that story where he's a sort of toxic incel male conspiracy theorist nut who you don't really sympathize with," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

“Parents could be assumed to sympathize with the plaintiff’s mother, but they may also be quicker to perceive lenient parenting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Still, Allen can sympathize with what he calls the “weird conundrum” that Garrett is going through by having such a successful season on a team that’s floundering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Grandma would sympathize with me and make one more thing out of the flour sacks or secondhand material or even cut up her own clothing to make me something new.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

sympathize with

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