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commiserate

verb
/kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

Meaning

To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
To express sympathy or pity for someone.

Example Sentences

She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.

Friends came to commiserate with her after the loss.

Example Expressions

commiserate with

Synonyms

sympathize, console, condole, empathize, comfort, pity
Entry 1
sympathize, console, condole
Entry 2
console, empathize, sympathize, comfort, pity

Antonyms

ignore, neglect, disregard
Entry 1
ignore, neglect, disregard
Entry 2
ignore, disregard, neglect

Collocations

commiserate with, commiserate over, commiserate together

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