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Sympathized vs Sympathetic - What's the difference?

sympathized | sympathetic |

As a verb sympathized

is (north america) (sympathize).

As an adjective sympathetic is

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

sympathized

English

Alternative forms

* sympathised (qualifier)

Verb

(head)
  • (North America) (sympathize)

    • 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