Found 2 items, similar to commiseration.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: commiseration commiseration n 1: a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; “the blind are too often objects of pity” [syn: pity, ruth, pathos] 2: an expression of sympathy with another's grief; “they sent their condolences” [syn: condolence]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Commiseration Commiseration \Com*mis`er*a"tion\, n. [F. commis['e]ration, fr. L. commiseratio a part of an oration intended to excite compassion.] The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion. [1913 Webster] And pluck commiseration of his state From brassy bosoms and rough hearts of flint. --Shak. Syn: See Sympathy. [1913 Webster]