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empathizer

noun

as in sympathizer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathizer
  1. sympathizer
  2. supporter
  3. collaborator
  4. ally
  5. fellow traveler
  6. accomplice
  7. abettor
Noun
  • For a criminal or a terrorist sympathizer, a high transaction fee is a small price to pay to turn cash into anonymous digital currency to be sent worldwide in a split second.
    — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, I was preoccupied with a Department of Homeland Security warning that Iranian actors and sympathizers could target the US with cyberattacks.
    — Justine Calma, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sympathizer
Noun
  • Nixon embodies that for people, Dunn said, adding that her authenticity also attracts supporters.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, supporters of the industry’s decisions contend that employers and venues have legitimate responsibilities to protect audiences and employees from hate speech, regardless of an entertainer’s race or gender.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of supporter
Noun
  • In September, Ito debuted his second Philadelphia restaurant, Dancerobot, with longtime collaborator and chef-partner Justin Bacharach.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Foster kicked off the show by introducing a few folks, including her music director and collaborator, Michael Rafter, who was on piano during the night, and Pacific Jazz Orchestra conductor Chris Walden.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaborator
Noun
  • The conflict began on Wednesday when Tigrayan forces and their allies seized three local airports and launched attacks against federal troops in Afar and Amhara.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Trump already faces opposition to the Iran war among many in his own Republican Party, but trying to find a face-saving way to end it quickly could anger allies, too.
    — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of ally
Noun
  • For longtime fans of the brand, Ponant is a reliably luxe way to sail expedition-style to adventurous destinations—though as one fellow traveler and repeat guest pointed out to me, several other cruise lines now offer this once-rare combination.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Inchoate discontent must contend with the vast security services that Putin and his fellow travelers have at their disposal.
    — MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fellow traveler
Noun
  • Each has their own reasoning – some say any action AI would take that could wipe out humanity would need heavy involvement from human accomplices.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors also secured convictions against accomplices Syed Ruhel Ahmed, 46, Shahed Alom, 32, and Ruhel Choudhry, 36.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of accomplice
Noun
  • The members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are all aiders and abetters of the sitting president.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Lewis, 50, was initially charged with murder as an aider and abettor, but pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to six years in state prison.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
Definition of abettor
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“Empathizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathizer. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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