Learn English – A single word for emotional connection

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Is there a single word to explain how something happening to someone nearby can affect you? Usually happens with emotions. Similar to if someone is hit, you have sympathy pains, but not quite the same.

For example, if someone is nervous you also become nervous for no reason.

Best Answer

I believe the word you are looking for is empathize, to experience empathy:

the psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.

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