SYMPATHIZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sympathize

verb

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as in to empathize

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Recent Examples of sympathize Jeff Dean, Google's chief scientist, received the memo and appeared to sympathize with at least some of the concerns. —

Jennifer Elias,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026 The changing sentiment has been largely driven by Democrats, who are now much more likely to sympathize with Palestinians. —

Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 Not too far removed from coaching one of the youngest team in the league, Mitch Johnson can sympathize with his Nets counterpart, Jordi Fernandez. —

Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026 Vance added that the president continues to sympathize with the Iranian people, but nuclear weapons remain a paramount interest. —

Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sympathize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathize

empathize

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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
There are many who support her, empathize with her and encourage her to keep sharing, and then there are those who criticize her.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026