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empathetic support

[em-pə-ˈthe-tik sə-ˈpȯrt]
noun
apoio empático
1. Assistance or encouragement provided with understanding and emotional awareness of another person's feelings, experiences, and perspectives
The therapist provided empathetic support to help the patient work through their anxiety.
O terapeuta forneceu apoio empático para ajudar o paciente a lidar com sua ansiedade.
2. Compassionate help that acknowledges and validates someone's emotional state rather than dismissing it
She offered empathetic support to her friend during the difficult divorce proceedings.
Ela ofereceu apoio empático ao seu amigo durante o difícil processo de divórcio.
Synonyms
compassionate supportemotional supportsympathetic assistanceunderstanding helpvalidating encouragement
Antonyms
indifferent supportdismissive attitudeunsympathetic responsecold assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio empático
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
São Paulo
suporte empático
More formal/business context usage
Rio de Janeiro
apoio emocional empático
Often includes emotional aspect explicitly
Portugal
apoio empático / suporte empático
Both forms used; suporte more common in professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

put yourself in someone's shoes
lend a sympathetic ear
shoulder to cry on
be there for someone
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