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commiserate

[kuh-miz-uh-reyt] / kəˈmɪz əˌreɪt /
VERB
listen to woes of another
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
be indifferent turn away


Example Sentences

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When Bill Ackman vented over $2 million, fellow billionaires rushed to commiserate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

While a dejected England leave for home well beaten and under mounting pressure, Smith told TNT Sports he planned to have "a jar" with counterpart Stokes and commiserate.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

People are waiting to help, commune and commiserate, but not enough of them are asking for what they need.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

At the end of a fractious series, India broke off from the delirious celebrations to commiserate with Woakes, then embarked on a lap of honour, soaking up a historic win with their jubilant fans.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

I want to commiserate with her like I always do, but I think Papi and Uncle Bill are right.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar




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