noun

sympathy

Translation

sympathy, compassion, condolences, support

I have great sympathy for the victims.

Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Her sympathies are with the poor.

sympathy ((for/with sb.)) a feeling of pity for (sb.) I have great sympathy for the victims.

in sympathy ((with sth.)) in support of (sth.) The workers went on strike in sympathy with their colleagues.

(one's) sympathies support or agreement Her sympathies are with the poor.

Synonyms: compassion, pity, condolence; Antonyms: apathy, indifference

From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'pathos' (feeling). Literally 'a feeling with'.

Don't confuse with 'empathy'. Sympathy is feeling *for* someone; empathy is feeling *with* someone, as if you are in their situation.