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commiseration::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pathos, pity, ruth |
| Type of | fellow feeling, sympathy |
| Derivation | commiserate |
commiseration::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | condolence |
| Type of | acknowledgement, acknowledgment |
| Derivation | commiserate |
Examples of commiseration
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Is there a lot of commiseration about how difficult your rookie seasons have been?
From the news-journalonline.com
Inviting compassion and commiseration, they tell us we're all in the Family.
From the dailyherald.com
On this issue, Malta was an exercise in private commiseration and public obfuscation.
From the time.com
After one year of blissful commiseration, my friendship with my co-worker fizzled out.
From the boston.com
McCain responds that he doesn't want or need to hear such commiseration.
From the washingtonpost.com
He attempted a twinkle of joy at this thought, but his eyes were damp with commiseration.
From the denverpost.com
In May, when Nancy was laid off, she called M.J. expecting commiseration.
From the washingtonpost.com
A couple of hours of celebration or commiseration can often make them quite loquacious.
From the independent.co.uk
He's heard the full range of reactions, from sympathy to commiseration.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity"
- Condolence: an expression of sympathy with another's grief; "they sent their condolences"
- (commiserate) to feel or express sympathy or compassion
- The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion
