Collocations for "sympathy"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "sympathy" in context.
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sympathy
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- have no sympathy for you
- expressed sympathy for
- could show [some, a little, more] sympathy (toward)
- wish you would show a little sympathy!
- our sympathy goes out to
- went on strike in sympathy with
- don't you have any sympathy?
- don't expect any sympathy from me!
- feels (no) sympathy for
- his [father's, teacher's] sympathy
- sending you our deepest sympathy
- feel sympathy for [others, those] who
- was [said, done] out of sympathy
- sent a sympathy [bouquet, card]
'sympathy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):