(Canada, US) simple past tense and past participle of sympathize

(often derogatory) A person who sympathizes (with a political cause, a side in a conflict, etc.); a supporter.

plural of sympathizer

present participle of sympathize

(intransitive) To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sympathize

(psychology) The habit of positioning oneself as a victim or martyr so as to elicit sympathy from others.