commiseration

Meanings

• Noun

  The action or an expression of sharing or understanding another's suffering or misfortune.

• Noun

  An expression of sympathy and concern.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commiseration
consolation , collusion , rasonation

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Variants

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commiserate , commiserated , commiserates , commiserating , commiseratingly , commiseration , commiserations , commiserative

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Forms

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commiserations, commiserating, commiserated, commiserates

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from Latin commiserare, from com- 'with' + misere 'to have pity' + -are 'to treat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'commiseration' comes from the Latin word 'commiserare', which means 'to have in common'.

2. The act of commiseration can be traced back to ancient civilizations, such as Greece and Rome.

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Related Concepts

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1. Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

2. Sympathy: Feelings of concern or compassion for another's misfortune.

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Quotes

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1. "I been readin' about it," she said, referring to the recent breakup of my marriage.  … "It's too bad," she "commiserated".

   - Arthur Miller,{it}Timebends{/it},1987

2. "Did you enjoy your breakfast?" "The eggs were runny." "I know." The woman "commiserated". "I was thinking, I should just have barged into the kitchen and done them myself."

   - Alice Munro,{it}Runaway{/it},(2004) 2005

3. The pain of losing is diverting. So is the thrill of winning. Winning, however, is lonelier, because those you've taken money from are not apt to "commiserate" with you.

   - David Mamet,{it}New York Times Magazine{/it},20 Apr. 1986

4. The other potters seemed to slump as one into dejection, all but abandoning their work in favor of long, lugubrious visits to the wine shop, where they "commiserated" with one another.

   - Linda Sue Park,{it}A Single Shard{/it},(2001) 2003

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Culture

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Commiseration is an important expression of empathy and compassion. It is often used in various forms of literature, music, and art to convey feelings of sympathy and understanding. In literature, commiseration is often depicted in novels and poems as a way for characters to connect and form deeper relationships. In music, songs about commiseration can be found in various genres, from classical to contemporary. In art, commiseration is often portrayed in paintings and sculptures that depict scenes of loss or suffering.

How to Memorize "commiseration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where someone is comforting a friend who is crying. Visualize the gestures and expressions of both individuals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commiseration' with the feeling of comfort and support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-O-M-M-I-S-E-R-A-T-I-O-N' to remember the definition: 'Comforting Others May Make It Seem Easy, But Realize, It's Only Natural'.

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