Antonyms for empathize


Grammar : Verb
Spell : em-puh-thahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛm pəˌθaɪz


Definition of empathize

Origin :
  • 1924, in psychology, from empathy + -ize. Related: Empathized; empathizing.
  • verb identify with
Example sentences :
  • They weren't able to—to empathize the Martians, or whatever you call it.
  • Extract from : « Duel on Syrtis » by Poul William Anderson
  • How ironic that the only people who can empathize with them are the Macedonians who share the same fear of being quartered.
  • Extract from : « After the Rain » by Sam Vaknin
  • They empathize—that is, see through our eyes, feel with our fingertips—so that they perceive what we do.
  • Extract from : « Breaking Point » by James E. Gunn
  • But Brion could empathize their feelings, the warmth of their intense relief and happiness.
  • Extract from : « Planet of the Damned » by Harry Harrison
  • Yet Brion could empathize their feelings, the warmth of their intense relief and happiness.
  • Extract from : « Sense of Obligation » by Henry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)

Synonyms for empathize

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