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sympathize vs compassionate

compassionate vs sympathize

sympathize is not an adjective while compassionate is an adjective.

sympathize and compassionate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sympathize No No Yes No
compassionate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, compassionate is a hypernym of sympathize; that is, compassionate is a word with a broader meaning than sympathize:
  • sympathize: to feel or express sympathy or compassion
  • compassionate: share the suffering of
Other hypernyms of sympathize include condole with, feel for, pity, sympathize with.
sympathize (adjective) compassionate (adjective)
showing or having compassion
sympathize (verb) compassionate (verb)
be understanding of share the suffering of
to feel or express sympathy or compassion
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
Difference between sympathize and compassionate

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