pseudo-empathy

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ empathy.

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Noun

pseudo-empathy (uncountable)

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