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commiserate

1 of 1verb
/kəˈmɪzəreɪt/
Forms:commiserates,commiserating,commiserated,commiserated
1

to express sympathy or pity, especially with someone who is experiencing misfortune, hardship, or sorrow

  • Friends often commiserate with each other during challenging times.
  • After hearing the news, she reached out to commiserate with her grieving friend.
  • During the support group meeting, participants shared their experiences and commiserated with one another.
  • Neighbors came together to commiserate with the family who had lost their home in a fire.
  • It's human nature to commiserate when we see others going through tough times.