Synonyms of empathize

empathize

verb

as in to sympathize

to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone

—often + with

He learned to empathize with the poor.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sympathize
• commiserate
• assure
• reassure
• comfort
• cheer
• condole
• console
• soothe
• alleviate
• uplift
• lift
• solace
• allay
• relieve
• elevate
• buoy (up)
• assuage
• relax
• calm
• boost
• tranquillize
• quiet
• tranquilize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourage
• worry
• upset
• demoralize
• intensify
• aggravate
• worsen
• annoy
• fret
• dishearten
• irritate
• distress
• harass
• torment
• trouble
• irk
• torture
• pester

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of empathize

The post has received more than 77,000 upvotes and nearly 9,500 comments from people empathizing with the poster. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025

What are the present political implications of trying to empathize with Germans under the Nazi regime, to better understand their own justifications for their crimes? —Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025

Jaime King Shares Photos from 'Sunday Funday' with Sons Leo and James After Ex-Husband Was Granted Sole Physical Custody The actresses empathized with one another about the struggles of navigating the child custody system as single mothers. —Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025

Reddit Reacts Reddit users were quick to empathize with the original poster, with many encouraging honesty. —David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025