Synonyms of commiserate
9 similar words
Another word for commiserate is pity. Other synonyms of commiserate are compassionate, feel sorry for, feel someone's pain, take pity and compassion.
Synonyms and similar words for commiserate
verbTo feel or express compassion or sympathy for (someone or something).
- compassionateTo feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.
- feel sorry forTo pity; to show pity for.
- feel someone's pain figurativelyTo sympathize with somebody.
- pityTo feel pity for (someone or something).
- take pityTo show compassion (towards).
- compassion obsoleteTo pity.
- condole obsoleteTo express condolence to, or sympathetic sorrow with (someone); to lament in sympathy with (someone).
- mercify obsolete, rareTo have mercy on; to pity.
- rue archaicTo feel compassion or pity; to take pity (on), to have compassion (on).
Meaning of commiserate
- adjective Commiserating, pitying, lamentful.
- verb To feel or express compassion or sympathy for (someone or something).
- verb To sympathize; condole.
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Questions about synonyms of commiserate
- What is another word for commiserate?
- Commiserate has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pity, compassionate, feel sorry for, feel someone's pain, take pity, compassion, condole and mercify.
- What does commiserate mean?
- Commiserate means commiserating, pitying, lamentful.
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