Synonyms of fellow feeling
12 similar words
Another word for fellow feeling is sympathy. Other synonyms of fellow feeling are pity, mercy, empathy, commiseration and tenderheartedness.
Synonyms and similar words for fellow feeling
nounA sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings.
- empathyIdentification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
- sympathyA feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.
- commiserationThe act of commiserating; sorrow for the hardships or afflictions of another; pity; compassion.
- compassion
- mercyForgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
- pityA feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
- tenderheartednessThe characteristic of being tenderhearted.
- loving-kindness
- bowels archaicCompassion, sympathy.
- remorse obsoleteSorrow; pity; compassion.
- rue archaic, dialectalPity; compassion.
- ruth archaicSorrow for the misery of another person; compassion, mercy, pity.
Meaning of fellow feeling
- noun A sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings.
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Questions about synonyms of fellow feeling
- What is another word for fellow feeling?
- Fellow feeling has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sympathy, pity, mercy, empathy, commiseration and tenderheartedness.
- What does fellow feeling mean?
- Fellow feeling means a sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings.
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