About The Word Commiseration
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Commiseration
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What's The Definition Of Commiseration?
[n] an expression of sympathy with another's grief; "they sent their condolences"
[n] a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity" Synonyms | Synonyms for Commiseration: condolence | pathos | pity | ruth Related Terms | Find terms related to Commiseration: See Also | acknowledgement | acknowledgment | fellow feeling | sympathy Commiseration In Webster's Dictionary \Com*mis`er*a"tion\, n. [F. commis['e]ration, fr.
L. commiseratio a part of an oration intended to excite
compassion.]
The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions,
or distresses of another; pity; compassion.
And pluck commiseration of his state From brassy bosoms
and rough hearts of flint. --Shak.
Syn: See {Sympathy}.
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