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empathy

 

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Noun empathy has 1 sense
  1. empathy - understanding and entering into another's feelings
    --1 is a kind of
    sympathy, fellow feeling
    Derived forms: verb empathize1, verb empathise1

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Empathy

Definition:

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It involves putting oneself in someone else's shoes and experiencing their emotions, perspectives, and struggles.

Senses:

1. General:

In a general sense, empathy refers to the capacity to relate to and connect with others genuinely, often driven by compassion and understanding.

Example sentence:

She showed great empathy towards her friend who had lost a loved one, offering a compassionate shoulder to lean on.

2. Psychological:

In psychology, empathy refers to the cognitive and emotional ability to mentally comprehend and emotionally respond to the feelings and experiences of others.

Example sentence:

The therapist's empathy made the patient feel understood and supported during their sessions.

3. Interpersonal:

Interpersonal empathy is the act of understanding and sharing the emotions of someone else through effective listening, non-verbal cues, and appropriate responses.

Example sentence:

As a skilled negotiator, he demonstrated empathy by validating the concerns of both parties, creating a peaceful resolution.

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