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sympathy 1. the condition of a physical system or body when its behaviour is similar or corresponds to that of a different system that influences it, such as the vibration of sympathetic strings 2. Physiol the mutual relationship between two organs or parts whereby a change in one has an effect on the other How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It gushes forth like an oil-well, and the sympathetic pour out their sympathy with an abandon that is sometimes embarrassing to their victims. For my own part, I begin to love him as a brother, and his constant and deep grief fills me with sympathy and compassion. Whether the seamen of three hundred years hence will have the faculty of sympathy it is impossible to say. |
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