" sympathize "

1: as in empathize, commiserate;

•  Synonyms : 

•  commiserate,

•  condole,

•  empathize,

•  assure,

•  cheer,

•  comfort,

•  console,

•  reassure,

•  solace,

•  soothe,

•  boost,

•  buoy (up),

•  elevate,

•  lift,

•  uplift,

•  allay,

•  alleviate,

•  assuage,

•  relieve,

•  calm,

•  quiet,

•  relax,

•  tranquilize

•  Antonyms : 

•  distress,

•  torment,

•  torture,

•  trouble,

•  demoralize,

•  discourage,

•  dishearten,

•  fret,

•  upset,

•  worry,

•  aggravate,

•  intensify,

•  worsen,

•  annoy,

•  irk,

•  irritate,

•  harass,

•  pester

1: to have sympathy for;

  * e.g., " ... don't expect me to sympathize with you—each month you should have paid off your credit card in full "

•  Synonyms : 

•  ache (for),

•  bleed (for),

•  commiserate (with),

•  compassionate,

•  condole (with),

•  feel (for),

•  pity,

•  yearn (over)

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)