commiserate with

VERB

comfort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assuage cheer console delight encourage hearten reassure refresh relieve soothe

STRONG

abate aid allay alleviate ameliorate assist bolster calm compose condole confirm divert ease enliven free gladden help inspirit invigorate mitigate nourish reanimate remedy revitalize revive salve soften solace strengthen stroke succor support sustain sympathize uphold upraise

WEAK

buck up grant respite lighten burden make well put at ease quiet fears

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitate bring down depress discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade distress hurt pain trouble upset worry

STRONG

aggravate anger block bore contradict destroy disapprove dull enervate excite harm hinder increase injure intensify irritate magnify neglect obstruct oppose stop suppress weaken worsen

WEAK

annoy bother exasperate provoke torment torture vex

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commiserate with

Brandt, a former elected member of East Hampshire District Council, claimed he wanted to commiserate with her over her failed leadership bid.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026

It needs to be said that Green’s approach differs from those articles that regularly appear asking us to commiserate with families earning $400,000 or $500,000 because they can’t make ends meet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025

Rebecca Block said her mother would even commiserate with frustrated customers, saying: They don’t buy all my clothes, either.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

Passers-by stopped to commiserate with him and to try to lift his spirits.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2024

I am always trying to commiserate with her.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar

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