What is another word for vicariousness?
Pronunciation: [vɪkˈe͡əɹɪəsnəs] (IPA) 
Vicariousness refers to experiencing or feeling something as if through someone else's actions or experiences. Some synonyms for vicariousness include secondhand experience, indirect participation, surrogate experience, shadow experience, remote observation, and substituted experience. Other related words might include empathy, sympathy, compassion, or shared experience. In many cases, these words reflect different degrees of emotional or psychological engagement in the experiences of others. While vicariousness can be a powerful and meaningful way to connect with others and understand their experiences, it can also be difficult to navigate and can lead to complex ethical and emotional considerations.
