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Condole

To express sympathetic sorrow; to grieve in sympathy; -- followed by with.

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Commiserate 76% connected

To feel sorrow, pain, or regret for; to pity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sympathize 76% connected

To have a common feeling, as of bodily pleasure or pain.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Commiseration 74% connected

The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Commiseration 74% connected

The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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