commiseration

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • May 22, 2025

With their local groups, people mostly posted helpful advice or commiseration.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2023

“I was met with commiseration, empathy and compassion,” he told me.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2021

“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