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empathize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of empathize

to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone —often + with

He learned to empathize with the poor.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of empathize

commiserate, condole, sympathize

assure, cheer, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe

boost, buoy (up), elevate, lift, uplift

allay, alleviate, assuage, relieve

calm, quiet, relax, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of empathize

demoralize, discourage, dishearten

fret, upset, worry

aggravate, intensify, worsen

annoy, irk, irritate

distress, torment, torture, trouble

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