Empath

This is the official definition of the American Empath Association: An Empath is someone who understands the mental or emotional states of others in a way that defies conventional science and psychology. Empaths have the ability to sense the feelings, thoughts, and energies of people, plants, animals, places, or objects. In addition to sensing, Empaths absorb the energy of those around them. Empaths often experience stress or illness if they are bombarded by too many negative emotions. Empaths can also use their abilities to help others by imagining themselves in someone else’s situation and connecting with them on a deep level.

There are 17 types of Empaths recognized by the American Empath Association: For instance, an Emotional Empath is someone who is known for sensing and feeling the emotions of others.

by American Empath Association March 27, 2019

empathogenesis

Empathogenesis is a feeling of emotional closeness to others (and also to one's self) coupled with a breakdown of personal communication barriers. It also denotes a feeling of general well being and hopefulness about the present & the future, and the ability to appreciate others the increased emotional closeness makes personal contact quite rewarding.
Popular use of this term began with it's association with the effects of the recreational substance known as Ecstasy (methylenedioxymethylamphetamine), however, this has now branched out to encompass a wider, deeper lifestyle and thinking process. One which can extend to manifest in the everyday life of those with a greater awareness of themselves and those around them.

(paraphrased from both text contained in "the book of E" by Push & Mirielle Silcott. OMNIBUS PRESS, 2000; and personal experience/journey)

"People on MDMA report feeling a sense of empathogenesis. They are much more at ease talking to others and that any hang ups that one may have with regard to opening up to others may be reduced or even eliminated."

"in the years before they were married, tim and sally shared their lives with each other to such a degree that an incredible empathogenesis formed between them"

by Caine Mac April 30, 2006

empathizer

one who empathizes.

Person 1: Man, I'm feelin them. I know what they're talkin about.
Person 2: Damn, you must be an empathizer!

by JOE323214 March 14, 2011

Testicular empathy

The ability to feel the ghost pain a man feels when seeing another man hit in the genitals

Man 1: bro did you see jimmy get hit in the balls?

Man 2: yea bro I have testicular empathy

by Ns October 10, 2013

Empath

Someone with schizophrenia who thinks sensing basic emotions is a superpower. Some claim they can also talk to energy forces.

Person: My dad just beat my ass and I got hit by a car on the way to school

Crazy Person (Empath): yo your vibe is lowkey off fr

by PodDod January 13, 2022

Empath

Empath: A person who is capable of feeling the emotions of others despite the fact that they themselves are not going through the same situation.

Empath: The root of the word comes from Empathy. Jane has empathy for Joe as he mourns the loss of his father. Jane may have lost her father in the past but not recently. She is capable of feeling what Joe is feeling. She is Empathetic. Jane is an Empath.

by HanulDeath November 22, 2009

Empathy

Or Empathetic Understanding, is the ability to intuit the emotional experiencing of another because one has, at one point or another, experienced the same thing oneself.

Sympathy is thinking about someone, but empathy is actually "Knowing" the emotion the person is experiencing, or going through.... having gone though the same emotion oneself.

When I see a fat child, being made fun of, I "know" how he or she is feeling, because I felt the exact same emotion when I was young - my "knowing" is empathy.

When I see a parent pulling a little child who's legs are exhausted, and the child is crying with pain, I "know" what that child is experiencing. I experience empathy for that child.

by esodoc August 5, 2011