sympathize vs feel

feel vs sympathize

sympathize is not a noun while feel is a noun.

sympathize and feel both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sympathize	No	No	Yes	No
feel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, feel is a hypernym of sympathize; that is, feel is a word with a broader meaning than sympathize:

sympathize: share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
feel: undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

Other hypernyms of sympathize include experience.

sympathize (noun)	feel (noun)
	manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure
	a property perceived by touch
	an intuitive awareness
	the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

sympathize (verb)	feel (verb)
be understanding of	be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
to feel or express sympathy or compassion	come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of	have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude
	examine by touch
	examine (a body part) by palpation
	pass one's hands over the sexual organs of
	undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
	perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
	undergo passive experience of
	produce a certain impression
	grope or feel in search of something
	find by testing or cautious exploration
	be felt or perceived in a certain way

Difference between sympathize and feel

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