Sym"pa*thi`zer (?), n. One who sympathizes.
Sym"pa*thy (?), n.; pl. Sympathies (#). [F. sympathie, L. sympathia,
Gr. &?;; sy`n with + &?; suffering, passion, fr. &?;, &?;, to suffer.
See Syn-, and Pathos.] 1. Feeling corresponding to that which another
feels; the quality of being affected by the affection of another, with
feelings correspondent in kind, if not in degree; fellow- feeling.
They saw, but other sight instead -- a crowd Of ugly serpents!
Horror on them fell, And horrid sympathy.
Milton.
2. An agreement of affections or inclinations, or a conformity of
natural temperament, which causes persons to be pleased, or in accord,
with one another; as, there is perfect sympathy between them.
3. Kindness of feeling toward one who suffers; pity; commiseration;
compassion.