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express sympathy

VERB
console
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assuage soothe
STRONG
animate calm cheer encourage gladden inspirit lift solace tranquilize upraise
WEAK
buck up condole with untrouble
Antonyms
STRONGEST
upset
STRONG
agitate depress discourage dispirit dissuade worry
WEAK
annoy antagonize disturb hurt sadden trouble
VERB
feel sorry for
Synonyms
WEAK
bleed for comfort commiserate condole with console empathize with feel for grieve with have mercy on lament for open one's heart pity sympathize sympathize with

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She also provides a nutshell summary for friends and family members wishing to express sympathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected that he will express sympathy over the attack.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

And when news of Reiner’s death broke, prominent far-right voices rushed to express sympathy.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

The region has an autonomous assembly and government and is populated by ethnic Turks who adhere to Orthodox Christianity and generally express sympathy for Russia.

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2023

I endeavored to express sympathy, urge patience and suggest hope.

From The Amethyst Box by Green, Anna Katherine

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