Definitions for commiseration
com·mis·er·a·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. commiseration, pity, ruth, pathosnoun

   a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

   "the blind are too often objects of pity"

2. condolence, commiserationnoun

   an expression of sympathy with another's grief

   "they sent their condolences"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. commiserationnoun

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

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Commiserationnoun

   Pity; compassion; tenderness, or concern for another’s pains.

   Etymology: from commiserate.

   These poor seduced creatures, whom I can neither speak nor think of but with much commiseration and pity. Richard Hooker.

   Live, and hereafter say
   A mad man’s mercy bade thee run away.
   ———— I do defy thy commiseration,
   And apprehend thee for a felon here. William Shakespeare, Rom. and Juliet.

   God knows with how much commiseration, and solicitous caution, I carried on that business, that I might neither encourage the rebels, nor discourage the Protestants. Charles I .

   She ended weeping; and her lovely plight
   Immoveable, ’till peace obtain’d from fault
   Acknowledg’d and deplor’d, in Adam wrought
   Commiseration. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. x. l. 940.

   From you their estate may expect effectual comfort, since there are none from whom it may not deserve commiseration. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.

   No where fewer beggars appear to charm up commiseration, yet no where is there greater charity. John Graunt, Bills of Mort.

   I prevailed with myself to go and see him, partly out of commiseration, and partly out of curiosity. Jonathan Swift.

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1. commiseration

   Commiseration is the act of expressing sympathy, compassion, or sadness for someone who is experiencing misfortune or hardship. It often involves expressing understanding or empathy towards the person's situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Commiserationnoun

   the act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion

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1. • Acknowledgment

How to pronounce commiseration?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of commiseration in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of commiseration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of commiseration in a Sentence

1. Liverpool FC:

   Gerry's voice accompanied our biggest nights. Gerry Marsden anthem bonded players, staff and fans around the world, helping create something truly special, sung in times of both celebration and commiseration, Gerry's interpretation of You'll Never Walk Alone will forever be inextricably linked to the club he loved.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=commiseration
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Commiseration
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=commiseration
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commiseration