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Etymology

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From sympathy +‎ card.

Noun

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sympathy card (plural sympathy cards)

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").

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• (card expressing regret over death of someone): condolence card

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• (card expressing regret over death of someone): Mass card

Translations

[edit] card to express regret

Finnish: suruadressi

attempt to gain sympathy

Finnish: säälikortti

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