SYMPATHIZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sympathize

verb

Definition of sympathize

as in to empathize

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Recent Examples of sympathize But while Alice might sympathize with Catherine, Nora doesn’t. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe told NBC News that during jury selection, prosecutors will likely want to scrutinize potential jurors’ experiences in the healthcare system to weed out those who might sympathize with Mangione. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 Into the 1930s, when a much smaller share of Californians were drivers, people tended to sympathize with the victims of fatal crashes. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Smith Galer has much to say against the case for putting languages out of their misery, but her focus is on a point with which even the most unsentimental can surely sympathize. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sympathize

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empathize

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Teamwork Beyond technical expertise, employers value the capability to build trust, empathize and collaborate across teams.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Many commenters empathize with the dad while also recognizing flying (and public transportation in general) with young kids isn’t ideal.

— DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 Sep. 2026