Synonyms for empathy
ˈɛm pə θiem·pa·thy

Princeton's WordNet

1. empathynoun

   understanding and entering into another's feelings

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1. • Sympathy

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1. List of paraphrases for "empathy":

   sympathy, compassion, empathetic, caring

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1. Ravindra Pasale:

   Unexpected inspiration strikes those who observe the world with heightened awareness, greater intensity, and divine empathy.

2. Bob Goodman:

   Every successful entrepreneur needs deep empathy with his or her target customer and a sizable chunk of grit and determination to make it through tough times, generally this comes from founders who have lived the problems they're solving and have a history of succeeding despite big setbacks, but they don't necessarily have to be a serial entrepreneur.

3. Imam Nadim Ali:

   Islam is a religion that does not want people to jeopardize their lives to engage in forms of worship, i think the important thing is for us religious leaders to be able to show empathy to the least among us, the most vulnerable among us.

4. RJ Intindola:

   Being a great leader requires several attributes. Leadership includes both rewarding and difficult attributes. You must possess the strength to make tough decisions that may isolate you for a period. And yet, have empathy and understanding of others. You must be able to listen to alternatives regarding your decisions and seriously consider them. If you practice from both a standpoint of strength and compassion, people may not always agree with your decisions, but they will respect you.

5. Eryn Street:

   Kayla had such great empathy, and it's hard to find that in this world. It's really rare, and it was her greatest strength.