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Commiserate (Verb)

Meaning

To feel or express sympathy or compassion.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • They sat together, commiserating about their lack of success in finding jobs after graduation.
  • Friends and family gathered to commiserate with the grieving family after the loss of their loved one.
  • Despite their rivalry, the two competitors commiserated on the grueling conditions they faced during the marathon.
  • After the team lost the championship, the coach encouraged the players to commiserate their loss, but not dwell on it for too long.
  • As she poured out her problems to her best friend, they commiserated over cups of steaming coffee on a chilly winter morning.

Synonyms

  • Sympathise
  • Sympathize

Hypernyms

  • Sympathize With
  • Pity
  • Compassionate
  • Condole With

Related Words

  • Commiseration (noun)
  • Commiserative (adjective)
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