commiseration - 4 dictionary results
com⋅mis⋅er⋅ate
[kuh-miz-uh-reyt] 
əˌreɪt
verb, -at⋅ed, -at⋅ing.–verb (used with object)
| 1. | to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity. |
–verb (used without object)
| 2. | to sympathize (usually fol. by with): They commiserated with him over the loss of his job. |
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| com·mis·er·a·tion (kə-mĭz'ə-rā'shən) n. The feeling or expression of pity or sorrow. See Synonyms at pity. |
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Commiseration
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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commiseration
1585, from L. commiserationem "act or fact of pitying," from commiserari "to pity," from com- intens. prefix + miserari "bewail, lament," from miser "wretched."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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