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SYMPATHIES Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word sympathies. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word sympathies. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SYMPATHIES

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understanding
nounn
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

• an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

• the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

adjective satellite

• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

commiseration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

• an expression of sympathy with another's grief

compassion
nounn
noun

• a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

• the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

consolation
nounn
noun

• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

empathy
nounn
noun

• understanding and entering into another's feelings

pity
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

• an unfortunate development

• the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

verb

• share the suffering of

solace
nounn
noun

• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

• comfort in disappointment or misery

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

condolences
nounn
noun

• an expression of sympathy with another's grief

fellow feeling
nounn
noun

• sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)

Best Hypernyms For SYMPATHIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sympathies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
affinity disposition feeling inclination kinship tendency

Alternatives for UNDERSTANDING

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