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Empathy
This noun describes the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It is often confused with sympathy, which is feeling pity for someone rather than feeling with them.
Examples in context
She showed great empathy toward her grieving friend.
She showed great empathy toward her grieving friend.
Developing empathy helps improve your social relationships.
Developing empathy helps improve your social relationships.
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