Meaning of hyperempathy | Babel Free

Definitions

The state of having an above-average level of empathy, or of experiencing empathy more intensely than others.

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Examples

“And hyper-empathy about others' suffering can get in the way of our ability to function.”

“Despite this, research to date has largely ignored the Autistic experience of hyper-empathy.”

“Hyper-empathy not only motivates their [autistics'] involvement but also enhances their ability to make meaningful and significant contributions to these causes.”

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