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Commiserate

Definition

(formal) To express sympathy or pity for someone else's misfortune or suffering, often in a way that is perceived as insincere or exaggerated. Typically collocates with 'with', 'over', or 'about'.

Example Sentences

1The politician's attempt to commiserate with the flood victims was met with scepticism by the local community.
2It is not necessary to commiserate over every minor setback; sometimes a more stoic attitude is warranted.
3Her friends commiserated with her about the loss of her job, but they also encouraged her to start looking for new opportunities.
4The company's public relations team was accused of trying to commiserate with the public while secretly prioritising profits over people's safety.
5There is a fine line between genuinely commiserating with someone and simply patronising them; the former requires empathy, the latter mere condescension.

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