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- [kuh-miz-uh-reyt]
- /kəˈmɪz əˌreɪt/
- /kəˌmɪz.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-miz-uh-reyt]
- /kəˈmɪz əˌreɪt/
Definitions of commiseration word
- verb with object commiseration to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity. 1
- verb without object commiseration to sympathize (usually followed by with): They commiserated with him over the loss of his job. 1
- noun commiseration Sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others ; compassion. 1
- noun commiseration expression of sympathy 1
- noun commiseration The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion. 0
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Origin of commiseration
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin commiserātus (past participle of commiserārī), equivalent to com- com- + miser pitiable (see misery) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Commiseration
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commiseration popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commiseration
noun commiseration
- pity — sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy: to feel pity for astarving child.
- sympathy — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
- condolence — A message of condolence is a message in which you express your sympathy for someone because one of their friends or relatives has died recently.
- compassion — Compassion is a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering.
- consolation — the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace
Antonyms for commiseration
noun commiseration
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- mercilessness — without mercy; having or showing no mercy; pitiless; cruel: a merciless critic.
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