Empathizer: meaning, definitions and examples
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empathizer
[ ˈɛmpəˌθaɪzər ]
person who shows empathy
An empathizer is someone who has the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. They are often compassionate, caring, and sensitive to the emotions of those around them.
Synonyms
comforter, listener, supporter, sympathizer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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empathizer |
Used to describe someone who genuinely understands and shares the feelings of another person.
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sympathizer |
Used for a person who feels pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune; often has a connotation of shared feelings of misfortune.
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comforter |
Used when referring to someone who provides comfort or solace, especially in difficult or sad times.
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supporter |
Used to describe someone who offers help, encouragement, or backing, especially in challenging situations.
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listener |
Used when describing someone who pays attention and listens carefully to others, especially when they need to talk.
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Examples of usage
- Sarah is a natural empathizer, always knowing exactly how her friends are feeling.
- Being an empathizer, John was able to comfort his colleague during a difficult time.
- The role of an empathizer is crucial in creating a supportive and empathetic environment.
Translations
Translations of the word "empathizer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 empático
🇮🇳 सहानुभूति रखने वाला
🇩🇪 Empath
🇮🇩 empati
🇺🇦 емпат
🇵🇱 empata
🇯🇵 共感者 (きょうかんしゃ)
🇫🇷 empathique
🇪🇸 empático
🇹🇷 empati kuran
🇰🇷 공감하는 사람 (gonggam haneun saram)
🇸🇦 متعاطف
🇨🇿 empatický člověk
🇸🇰 empatický
🇨🇳 共情者 (gòngqíng zhě)
🇸🇮 empat
🇮🇸 samúðarmaður
🇰🇿 эмпат
🇬🇪 ემპათი
🇦🇿 empatik
🇲🇽 empático
Etymology
The term 'empathizer' originated from the word 'empathy', which was first introduced in the early 20th century by psychologists. It stems from the Greek word 'empatheia', meaning 'feeling into'. The concept of empathy has since evolved to describe the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. An empathizer plays a crucial role in fostering emotional connections and providing support in interpersonal relationships.
See also: empathetic, empathize, empathy.