Definitions for: Commiseration


[n] an expression of sympathy with another's grief; "they sent their condolences"
[n] a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity"



Webster (1913) Definition: Com*mis`er*a"tion, n. [F. commis['e]ration, fr.
L. commiseratio a part of an oration intended to excite
compassion.]
The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions,
or distresses of another; pity; compassion.

And pluck commiseration of his state From brassy bosoms
and rough hearts of flint. --Shak.

Syn: See Sympathy.

Synonyms: condolence, pathos, pity, ruth

See Also: acknowledgement, acknowledgment, fellow feeling, sympathy

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