Vicarious synonyms

vī-kâr'ē-əs, vĭ-

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vicariously (related)
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empathetic
The definition of empathetic is having the ability to understand someone else's feelings or emotions.
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substitutional
Of or pertaining to substitution or to a substitute
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acting
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another.
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sympathetic
Relating to or acting on the sympathetic nervous system:
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second-hand
Alternative form of secondhand.
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surrogate
Surrogate means taking the place of.
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indirect
The definition of indirect is a person or thing that is not straight, or not direct and honest.
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delegated
Substitute
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common (related)
Having no special designation, status, or rank:
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pretended (related)
Supposed; alleged:
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recklessness (related)
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wrongful (related)
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Vicarious Sentence Examples

  • I thought we'd finished with the vicarious act of contrition but no such luck.

  • This will absolve the employer from any vicarious liability.

  • This doctrine of St Anselm's attaches itself readily to texts of St Paul, for his teachings contain undeniably the vicarious propitiatory element.

  • An Anthony performance is a genuine vicarious thrill for the viewer, a smorgasbord of excitement executed with the finesse of a master pianist.

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