sympathy card

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A greeting card sent to family members of one who has died to express regret.
  2. An attempt to gain sympathy or an advantage in a discussion by portraying oneself as a victim in need of sympathy (used with the verb "play").

Word forms

sympathy card sympathy cards

Etymology

From sympathy + card.

Synonyms

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