The issue of whether he was a “sympathizer,” a “promoter” or a “follower” of communism involved forbidden inquiry into a man's beliefs (New York Times).
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sym´pa|thiz´ing|ly — sym|pa|thize «SIHM puh thyz», intransitive verb, thized, thiz|ing. 1. to feel or show sympathy: »The girl sympathized with her little brother who had hurt himself. SYNONYM(S): condole, commiserate. 2. to share in or agree with a feeling or… … Useful english dictionary
un|sym|pa|thiz|ing — «uhn SIHM puh THY zihng», adjective. not sympathizing; unsympathetic … Useful english dictionary
thiz — sym·pa·thiz·er; sym·pa·thiz·ing·ly; … English syllables
sym|pa|thize — «SIHM puh thyz», intransitive verb, thized, thiz|ing. 1. to feel or show sympathy: »The girl sympathized with her little brother who had hurt himself. SYNONYM(S): condole, commiserate. 2. to share in or agree with a feeling or opinion: »My mother … Useful english dictionary
sympathizer — sym·pa·thiz·er … English syllables
sympathize — sym•pa•thize [[t]ˈsɪm pəˌθaɪz[/t]] v. i. thized, thiz•ing 1) to be in sympathy or agreement of feeling; share in a feeling (often fol. by with) 2) to feel a compassionate sympathy, as for suffering or trouble (often fol. by with) 3) to express… … From formal English to slang
sympathizer — sym|pa|thiz|er also sympathiser BrE [ˈsımpəθaızə US ər] n someone who supports the aims of an organization or political party = ↑supporter ▪ The anti abortion rally attracted many sympathizers … Dictionary of contemporary English
sympathizer — sym|pa|thiz|er [ sımpə,θaızər ] noun count someone who approves of and supports someone or something: Students and sympathizers held a protest against rising tuition costs. rebel sympathizers … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sympathizingly — sym·pa·thiz·ing·ly … English syllables
sympathizer — sym•pa•thiz•er [[t]ˈsɪm pəˌθaɪ zər[/t]] n. 1) cvb a person who is in approving accord with a cause or person: a communist sympathizer[/ex] 2) cvb a person who sympathizes • Etymology: 1810–15 … From formal English to slang
