Synonyms for sympathize with
sym·pa·thize with

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1. sympathize with

   One condoles with another by the expression of kindly sympathy in his trouble; he consoles him by considerations adapted to soothe and sustain the spirit, as by the assurances and promises of the gospel; he encourages him by the hope of some relief or deliverance; he comforts him by whatever act or word tends to bring mind or body to a state of rest and cheer. We sympathize with others, not only in sorrow, but in joy. Compare ALLEVIATE; PITY.

   Synonyms:
   comfort, condole with, console, encourage

   Antonyms:
   annoy, distress, disturb, grieve, hurt, sadden, trouble, wound

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1. feel for, pity, compassionate, condole with, sympathize withverb

   share the suffering of

   Synonyms:
   condole with, feel for, compassionate, pity

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1. • Grieve

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1. sympathize with

   Synonyms:
   feel sympathy with, feel for, enter into the feelings of, have pity for, fraternize with, make common cause with

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1. Garth Brooks:

   This has been quite an emotional morning for people trying to get tickets and for people trying to sell tickets, this show will be on Mother’s Day Weekend, I think that adds a huge amount of emotion to the mix. I would like to thank the people that showed up today to buy tickets. You have all of my love and gratitude and please accept my apologies for the frustration. I would also like to thank the people that tried to sell tickets today, you have all of my love and gratitude and I sympathize with your frustration.

2. Siyakhangela Ngevu:

   It was full right up to the gate with some children forcing themselves in with security guards finding it hard to control the situation, i sympathize with people have lost their loved ones. It wasn’t my intention for this to happen. I request that we calm down and let the police do their job and take it from there.

3. Rob Portman:

   I sympathize with his policy analysis. I agree with him that it's stupid for us to put our companies in this situation... and for us to -- you know, blame the companies rather than blaming ourselves -- is a copout.

4. Raul Rodriguez:

   I’ve been on both sides, and I sympathize with them even more now because of what I went through. And now I know what they’ve gone through, it’s not, ‘Once you make it, you’re good.’ You still have to struggle while you’re here.

5. Shashank Joshi:

   Whilst you may reinforce and excite those who are already radicalized ... there's also the risk that you turn away many people who would sympathize with you if you opted for more legitimate targets.