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grieve with

VERB
feel sorry for
Synonyms
WEAK
bleed for comfort commiserate condole with console empathize with express sympathy feel for have mercy on lament for open one's heart pity sympathize sympathize with
VERB
pity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
feel for forgive pardon
STRONG
ache comfort commiserate condole console relent reprieve solace soothe sympathize understand
WEAK
be sorry for be sympathetic bleed for feel with give quarter grant amnesty have compassion have mercy on identify with lament with put out of one's misery show forgiveness show sympathy take pity on weep for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
punish
STRONG
agitate annoy distress hurt trouble upset worry
WEAK
disdain scorn
VERB
sympathize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commiserate comprehend
STRONG
ache agree appreciate comfort compassionate condole love pity understand
WEAK
be in accord be in sympathy be kind to be there for be understanding bleed for emphathize feel heart go out to go along with have compassion identify with offer consolation pick up on relate to share another's sorrow show kindliness show mercy show tenderness side with tune in
Antonyms
STRONG
scorn
WEAK
disapprove disregard ignore

Example Sentences

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“I want you to know we grieve with you. At some point when you are ready, maybe we can get together for a good cry,” he wrote, according to a screenshot of the text.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

"We grieve with you, and with humility, I acknowledge that the government's highest duty is to protect its citizens. And we did not do that one week ago."

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

“The death of Joyce Grayson was a tragedy, and we continue to grieve with the family.”

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

In a statement, the White House said the president and the first lady would “pay respects to the victims of this horrific attack and grieve with families and community members.”

From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2023

“I left him to grieve with his faction as I grieve with mine. It is nice to see him again, though.”

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth