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 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 Immigrants who are living and working legally in Florida might not sympathize with foreign nationals who don’t follow the rules. —

Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026 Most people understand and sympathize with someone who has cancer or a stroke. —

Kat McGowan, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025 So for those wanting to sympathize with the collapse of the rival kingdom, save your Kleenex for more worthy causes. —

Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sympathize

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empathize

Verb

Ponce's situation is one any competitor could empathize with, but the sooner there's a concrete diagnosis, the sooner the 31-year-old can start restoring some positive momentum in his quest to finally become a full-time big-leaguer.

— Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Not forgive, not empathize, just listen with an open mind.

— Liana Finck, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026