sympathy

[sim-puh-thee] / ˈsɪm pə θi /

NOUN

shared feeling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affinity understanding unity

STRONG

accord agreement alliance attraction commiseration concord congeniality connection correspondence harmony rapport union

WEAK

close relation fellow feeling mutual attraction mutual fondness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy incompatibility misunderstanding

STRONG

antagonism disagreement discord divorce separation

WEAK

disdain indifference

NOUN

compassion for another

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compassion empathy kindness pity sensitivity understanding warmth

STRONG

cheer comfort commiseration condolence consolation encouragement feelings heart kindliness reassurance responsiveness rue ruth solace tenderness thoughtfulness warmheartedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance cruelty discouragement harshness hatred meanness

WEAK

callousness disdain indifference mercilessness

Example Sentences

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Kimmins offered her sympathies to those who died and were injured.

From BBC

She said she had expected sympathy from the police.

From BBC

They received at least 100 sympathy cards, from "Oxford University professors, to politicians and the unemployed".

From BBC

Family and friends of Ms Lojore have called for a full investigation and justice for her, with Kenyans on social media expressing their sympathies.

From BBC

Maybe that’s why “with sympathy” is limited to deaths and personal losses, things no one wants to share literally.

From The Wall Street Journal

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