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(n)
A sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings.
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(uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.
(adj)
Of, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
comfort, support, or sympathy offered especially to the family and friends of somebody who has died.
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
(countable, usually in the plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.
Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.
(often derogatory) A person who sympathizes (with a political cause, a side in a conflict, etc.); a supporter.
The act of one who cares.
The state of being kind.
The quality of being warm-hearted.
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.
(uncountable) Disposition to do good.
The quality of being friendly.
A feeling of love or strong attachment.
Emotion; impression.
A like; a predilection.
(plural only) Favourability ratings, percentage of people in favour.
Contentment, ease.
The background design in lace-making.
A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.
(often in the plural) The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration.
The state of being grateful.
The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.
Joy; pleasure.
The act of indulging.
The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
(uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.
(countable) A friendly relationship, or a relationship as friends.
A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.
A thorough understanding.
The state of being close (all senses)
The quality of recorded speech of every word being understandable.
An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.
The act of involving, or the state of being involved.
(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.
The act of participating, of taking part in something.
Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
Understanding.
A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
(countable) An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.
Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness.
The act of weighing, of measuring the weight
(uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe
A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, in red, marked with the symbol ♥.
The act of commiserating; sorrow for the hardships or afflictions of another; pity; compassion.
Alternative form of fellow feeling. [A sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings.]
That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
Close attention; concern; responsibility.
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption.
A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings.
A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful
Alternative form of sympathizing. [The act of one who sympathizes; the offering of sympathy.]
The act of one who sympathizes; the offering of sympathy.
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.
(uncountable) The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.
A strong aversion; an intense dislike.
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.
An intense dislike or loathing someone feels for something bad or nasty.
(uncountable) Contempt or disdain.
(uncountable) The state of being hostile.
The sudden outward flowing of a large amount of something.
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
Sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.
(uncountable) The quality of being charitable.
The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.
indignation
The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.
Not tinged; untouched, unpolluted.
(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
(rare) Incredulity; the state of being skeptical or in disbelief
Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.
An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.
A dire or unfortunate situation.
The act of one who pities.
(N)
the fifth studio album by David Byrne, released on June 17, 1997.