1. plural of empathy; the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
Usage: countable use; refers to multiple instances or expressions of empathetic understanding

Examples

• The counselor's empathies for her clients helped them feel heard and supported.
• Different cultures may express their empathies in different ways.
• The therapist demonstrated multiple empathies toward the patient's struggles.
• Building empathies across communities can reduce conflict and promote peace.
• Her natural empathies made her an excellent teacher who connected with every student.
• The novel explores the empathies between characters from opposing sides of a war.