Sympathy Synonyms and Antonyms

sĭmpə-thē
An expression of sympathy, sense 1
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. condolence
  2. empathy
  3. comfort
  4. fellow-feeling
  5. solace
  6. understanding
  7. consolation
  8. accord
  9. affinity
  10. agreement
  11. commiseration
  12. compassion
  13. concord
  14. cheer
  15. favor
  16. encouragement
  17. harmony
  18. kindheartedness
  19. kindness
  20. reassurance
  21. mercy
  22. pity
  23. rapport
  24. sensitivity
  25. sorrow
  26. support
  27. tenderness
  28. warmth
Connection
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. unity
  2. harmony
  3. concord
  4. alliance
  5. close relation
  6. accord
  7. agreement. See syn. study at pity.pity
  8. agreement
A feeling of pity or sorrow for the distress of another; commiseration.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pity

Words Related to Sympathy

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Sympathy Sentence Examples

  • I've received too much sympathy in the last few weeks.

  • His sympathy only made matters worse and she hiccupped.

  • He expressed sympathy for the bomb victims.

  • I realize in most ways Edith isn't deserving of too much sympathy, but I still think of her as a tragic figure.

  • She has a large, generous sympathy and absolute fairness of temper.

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