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commiseration

[kuh-miz-uh-rey-shuhn] / kəˌmɪz əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Talking about it with other people strikes up genuine conversation and commiseration.

From Salon • May 22, 2025

But commiseration and understanding aren’t enough, and real psychological help isn’t something to be found in a subreddit.

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2024

Even among more put-together attendees, private Slack channels were reportedly awash in commiseration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2023

Thus the play’s enduring function as a source of solace, affirmation and commiseration.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022

“Fine, Brother, fine. In fact, I thought ... I mean, I was aiming for high honors this term. But now, this F ...” “I know,” the teacher said, shaking his head sorrowfully, in commiseration.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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