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The definition of sympathy
6 Definitions of: sympathy
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- noun, the sharing of another's emotions, esp of sorrow or anguish; pity; compassion
- noun, an affinity or harmony, usually of feelings or interests, between persons or things
- noun, mutual affection or understanding arising from such a relationship; congeniality
- noun, the condition of a physical system or body when its behaviour is similar or corresponds to that of a different system that influences it, such as the vibration of sympathetic strings
- noun, a feeling of loyalty, support, or accord, as for an idea, cause, etc
- noun, physiol the mutual relationship between two organs or parts whereby a change in one has an effect on the other
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| Synonyms: | empathy, harmony, compassion, understanding, pity, tender, thoughtful, commiserate, aroha (N.Z.), affinity | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | indifference, opposition |
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