COMMISERATED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

commiserated

verb

past tense of commiserate

as in sympathized

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When the trainers drove Austin off the field, co-owner John Mara followed them in a golf cart, got out, walked over and consoled the receiver, tapping Austin on the helmet and shoulder pads.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
As she was being consoled, everyone was wondering what was wrong.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Definition of consoled

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By shining a light on one of her toughest periods (Diana and Charles separated in 1992), Stewart empathized with Diana deeply.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
Similarly, when the brand initially announced the return of the Frappuccino on Instagram on June 2, one commenter empathized with baristas.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of empathized

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This has been a difficult time for Blüh, but she's been comforted by the tremendous support she's received from people all over the world.

— Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
According to the study, more than 97% of religious respondents and 80% of nonreligious respondents said they had been spiritually moved, inspired or comforted by online content.

— City News Service, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforted

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Her mother reassured her that wasn’t the case — and instead of being embittered by the encounter, the young Levine began attending a Catholic catechism class to learn more about her Christian neighbors and their beliefs.

— Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
History suggests that anxious allies who are not reassured by their more powerful patron will invest in their own defense.

— JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reassured

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