Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 6 compound words that contain sympathy. The most common are listed below. Open sympathy in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- sympathy strikeIndustrial action by a trade union in support of a strike initiated by workers in another, separate enterprise.
- sympathy strikesplural of sympathy strike: Industrial action by a trade union in support of a strike initiated by workers in another, separate enterprise.
- powder of sympathyA powder applied to the weapon that caused a wound in the hope of healing the injury it had made.
- sympathy cardA greeting card sent to family members of one who has died to express regret.
- mechanical sympathyThe concept that someone can use a tool or system most effectively when they have a deep understanding of how it works.
- sympathy cardsplural of sympathy card: A greeting card sent to family members of one who has died to express regret.
- sympathy verdictA jury's verdict based on sympathy for the people involved in the case, rather than dispassionate analysis of the facts.
- sympathy verdictsplural of sympathy verdict: A jury's verdict based on sympathy for the people involved in the case, rather than dispassionate analysis of the facts.
- powders of sympathyplural of powder of sympathy: A powder applied to the weapon that caused a wound in the hope of healing the injury it had made.
Compound words 6
- himpathyInappropriate sympathy given to men or boys, especially those who are guilty of sexual transgressions.
- sympathistSomeone who sympathizes; a sympathizer.
- dissympathyLack of sympathy; indifference.
- nonsympathyAbsence of sympathy.
- sympathismThe habit of positioning oneself as a victim or martyr so as to elicit sympathy from others.
- unsympathyLack of sympathy.