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Sympathetic vs Pitying - What's the difference?

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Sympathetic is a related term of pitying.


As an adjective sympathetic

is of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy.

As a verb pitying is

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As a noun pitying is

the act of one who pities.

sympathetic

English

Alternative forms

* sympathetick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
    • John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look.
  • Of or relating to similarity.
    • Sympathetic magic is based on imitation or correspondence.

    Antonyms

    * unsympathetic

    Derived terms

    * parasympathetic nervous system * sympathetic nervous system

    pitying

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of one who pities.
  • * 1849 , Robert Leighton (Archbishop of Glasgow), A practical commentary upon the first Epistle of St. Peter (page 47)
    • Oh! the unspeakable privilege to have Him for our Father, who is the Father of mercies and compassions, and those not barren, fruitless pityings , for He is withal the God of all consolations.