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sympathy

/sɪmˈpæθi/ noun · British & US
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What does sympathy mean?

noun

The feeling of sharing or showing pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune. A feeling of understanding and sharing the feelings of another.

Example

"She offered her sympathy to the family after the loss of their loved one."

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