Associations to the word «Commiseration»

Wiktionary

COMMISERATION, noun. The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion.

Dictionary definition

COMMISERATION, noun. A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity".
COMMISERATION, noun. An expression of sympathy with another's grief; "they sent their condolences".

Wise words

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