noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person, but without identification, care or urge to improve their condition. uncountable
2. 2
   The power to manipulate another person's emotional condition for one's own benefit. uncountable

Etymology

From pseudo- + empathy.

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