Dictionary Entry
commiserate
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/kəˈmɪzəɹət/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.37)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Commiserating, pitying, lamentful
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“Indeed, in the midst of the ongoing crisis in his state, Walker actually called Governor Kaisch of Ohio, who's contemplating similar proposals, to "commiserate" about what he's going through.”
“While we often "commiserate" our victimhood with other people, it's a better idea to share how we authentically feel (in a vulnerable way) and to engage in an inquiry with people we trust about why this situation may be happening for us.”
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