SHARES' (6 letters) The term 'sympathizes with' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'pities' and 'SHARES'. Pity is an emotion that is felt when someone is in a difficult situation, often accompanied by a desire to help. Sharing is the act of giving something to another person or group, or allowing them access to it. Both of these words are used to describe the act of sympathizing with someone, which is the act of understanding and being compassionate towards someone else's feelings or experiences.