sympathy
US /ˈsɪm.pə.θi/
UK /ˈsɪm.pə.θi/
1.
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
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I have great sympathy for those affected by the disaster.
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She expressed her sympathy to the grieving family.
2.
understanding between people; common feeling
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There was a natural sympathy between them from the start.
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The two artists found a deep sympathy in their creative approaches.