Question

________ is the understanding of the feelings and concerns of others, while ________ describes the feelings of anger, distrust, and dislike toward another person.

Answer 1

(1) empathy (2) antipathy These two terms are antonyms, as indicated by the root and suffix. Empathy describes being able to understand the feelings of others, and therefore potentially trusting and liking another person. Antipathy describes the lack of empathy and the subsequent anger, distrust, and dislike towards another person.