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commiseration
What does commiseration mean?
commiseration (noun): a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Where does commiseration come from?
From Middle French commisération.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of commiseration?
Words related to commiseration
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “commiseration” mean?
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
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the extent or measure of how broad or wide something is; width
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insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional
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appearance, especially the features and expression of the face
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pity
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bane
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howl
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gust
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