Empathy

usgb/ˈempəθi/
noun

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

As a nurse, it's important to have empathy towards your patients.
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Often appears as...

  • show empathy
  • have empathy
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Emotional Sharing

Empathy involves feeling what someone else feels, not just understanding it.

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She showed empathy by crying with her friend who lost his job.
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Beyond Sympathy

Unlike sympathy, empathy is deeply putting yourself in someone else's shoes.

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His empathy made him start a charity for the homeless.
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Not Always Verbal

Empathy can be expressed through actions, not just words.

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Her hug was an act of empathy towards her upset sister.
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