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Dictionary: com·mis·er·a·tion   (kə-mĭz'ə-rā'shən) pronunciation
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The feeling or expression of pity or sorrow. See synonyms at pity.


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    Sympathetic, sad concern for someone in misfortune: compassion, condolence, empathy, pity, sympathy. See pity.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
  Synonyms: pity, ruth, pathos

Meaning #2: an expression of sympathy with another's grief
  Synonym: condolence

 
 
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