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sympathy
n. [F. sympathie, L. sympathia, Gr. ; sy`n with + suffering, passion, fr. , , to suffer. See Syn-, and Pathos.]1. Feeling corresponding to that which another feels; the quality of being affected by the affection of another, with feelings correspondent in kind, if not in degree; fellow-feeling. ()
They saw, but other sight instead -- a crowd Of ugly serpents! Horror on them fell, And horrid sympathy. (Milton.)
2. An agreement of affections or inclinations, or a conformity of natural temperament, which causes persons to be pleased, or in accord, with one another; as, there is perfect sympathy between them. ()
3. Kindness of feeling toward one who suffers; pity; commiseration; compassion. ()
I value myself upon sympathy, I hate and despise myself for envy. (Kames.)
4. (Physiol. & Med.) The reciprocal influence exercised by organs or parts on one another, as shown in the effects of a diseased condition of one part on another part or organ, as in the vomiting produced by a tumor of the brain. ()
5. A tendency of inanimate things to unite, or to act on each other; as, the sympathy between the loadstone and iron. ()
6. Similarity of function, use office, or the like. ()
The adverb has most sympathy with the verb. (Earle.)
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Fault, Acknowledged and deplored, in Adam wrought Commiseration. (Milton.)


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