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Antonyms for sympathize
Grammar : Verb |
Spell : sim-puh-thahyz |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪm pəˌθaɪz |
Definition of sympathize
Origin :- "to have fellow-feeling," c.1600; see sympathy + -ize. Related: Sympathized; sympathizing.
- verb feel for, be compassionate
- To sympathize with people like that was only to encourage them!
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- I've been empty too often myself not to sympathize with its condition.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- Sir William, in truth, had too much sense to often join or sympathize with these notions.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- Their tender hearts will sympathize and aim to alleviate it.
- Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
- She had one friend, however, who was always ready to sympathize with her.
- Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
- Depend upon it, my dear, you will sympathize with me when you have seen as much of the world.
- Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Oh, his way of thinking is like yours; he never says anything I can sympathize with.
- Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- I begin to sympathize with the boss, because I know what he felt when I ballyragged him for copy.
- Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
- He has not sufficient finesse and sensitiveness to sympathize with the mob.
- Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
- Before I sympathize in your pity, my judgment must be convinced that it is reasonable.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
Synonyms for sympathize
- ache
- agree
- appreciate
- be in accord
- be in sympathy
- be kind to
- be there for
- be understanding
- bleed for
- comfort
- commiserate
- compassionate
- comprehend
- condole
- emphathize
- feel heart go out to
- go along with
- grieve with
- have compassion
- identify with
- love
- offer consolation
- pick up on
- pity
- relate to
- share another's sorrow
- show kindliness
- show mercy
- show tenderness
- side with
- tune in
- understand
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