CONDOLE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

condole

verb

Definition of condole

as in to sympathize

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Recent Examples of condole Despite nationwide protests, the prime minister has not yet condemned Lankesh’s murder or condoled with her family. — Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017

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Verb

Coley is an easy character to sympathize with.

— Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
Another patient, Olivia Blackert, can sympathize with the daily injections, medications, and uncertainty that can come with IVF.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Definition of sympathize

Verb

Like, reading this book, young high-school students who could really empathize, see themselves in it, which is important to high-school students in a real, visceral way.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
The abilities to listen, empathize and show emotional intelligence remain distinctly human capabilities that AI cannot fully replicate.

— Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of empathize

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State employees who are returning to the office this week may be looking to commiserate with fellow office workers before heading home.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
After the New Jersey Devils lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1993 playoffs, the team went out for drinks to commiserate.

— Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026

Definition of commiserate

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And no matter how close that build appears to being finished, Cristobal will assure you there’s more work to be done.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
At the same time, the ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, downplayed the situation and assured passengers that there was no need to panic.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of assure

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But she was comforted by the fact that, according to Tiger Aesthetics, the donor’s DNA is removed in the manufacturing process.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
If any member of the family is starting to feel under the weather, whip up a bowl of comforting chicken soup with lemons and carrots to help everyone stay healthy for the rest of the week.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of comfort

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Embolo left the pitch appearing to cry, as teammates and coaches tried consoling him.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA, was seen crying at times, dabbing her eyes with tissues and being consoled by the people around her.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of console

Verb

The former pro boxer hyped him up as the audience cheered and, once on stage, performed a fake-out punch over Hernández’s head.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
The chefs work as hard as the interior designers, rustling up impressive small plates that will cheer the spirits on winter days.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026

Definition of cheer

Verb

The town hall was a chance for someone, anyone, to take the lead and say something that would reassure a furious Eastside.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Amore reassured residents of Rhode Island's election security, citing regular voter list maintenance and participation in information-sharing agreements.

— Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 10 July 2026

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