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commiseration

[kuh-miz-uh-ray-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

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

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

From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2022

In return, she offers me a commiseration of raised eyebrows—which is one step before a friendly smile.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman


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