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Sympathy
01
feelings of care and understanding toward other people's emotions, especially sadness or suffering
02
a supportive or favorable attitude towards an opinion, goal, or viewpoint, indicating agreement or understanding
03
a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other
sympathy
n
sympathize
v
sympathize
v
Example
The counselor showed sympathy towards the student who was struggling with anxiety.
She expressed sympathy for her friend who had lost a loved one.
The community showed sympathy by organizing a fundraiser for the family affected by the fire.
Expressing sympathy towards someone going through a difficult time can strengthen bonds of empathy and support.
His sympathy towards the homeless led him to volunteer at a local shelter.
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