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empathy

/ˈɛmpəθi/  ·  say it: EM·puh·thee

the ability to share another's feelings

In Emotions & Moods

In more detail

1. (noun) the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

2. (noun) the feeling of being able to understand someone else's emotions or situation

Examples

• 1. A good doctor needs empathy to connect with their patients.
• 2. She felt empathy for her friend who had just lost her job.

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