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

But while Alice might sympathize with Catherine, Nora doesn’t.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe told NBC News that during jury selection, prosecutors will likely want to scrutinize potential jurors’ experiences in the healthcare system to weed out those who might sympathize with Mangione.

— Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of sympathize

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Many commenters empathize with the dad while also recognizing flying (and public transportation in general) with young kids isn’t ideal.

— DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 Sep. 2026
Learning another language can deepen cultural understanding, improve interpersonal communication and encourage people to empathize with other people’s perspectives and experiences.

— Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of empathize

Verb

County Mayor Mark Bogen said he was assured by Sheriff Gregory Tony that a high-ranking officer and the sheriff’s chief financial officer would attend Tuesday morning’s budget workshop.

— Rafael Olmeda, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
The petition says that federal agents have taken Panettiere’s property in an investigation, and there is no authorized person to deal with them and assure it is returned.

— Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of assure

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The Jaguars scored on the next play to take a 28-3 lead, after which Patriots coach Mike Vrabel could be seen on the sideline with both hands on Maye’s shoulders in an apparent attempt to comfort his quarterback.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
The food is a mixed bag—ranging from comforting to unimpressive to genuinely delicious, in the case of Or’esh, which was the clear standout.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of comfort

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Please console yourself that your efforts to understand Stasispeak will give you a glimpse into an alien historical reality.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The show then flashes forward to the other women emotionally processing the news of his overdose and coming together at Angie’s to console one another and share memories of Robert.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of console

Verb

That love for the team carried over to Zeke, who remembers cheering for the Broncos growing up and playing on The Blue as a third grader at the Optimist youth football camp.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Oct. 2026
Hegseth announced his latest assault in a speech Wednesday afternoon to a cheering audience of junior officers and enlisted men and women.

— David Ignatius, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of cheer

Verb

An employee may feel obliged to listen, reassure or reciprocate even when uncomfortable.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Bobbie and DeForrest said they were reassured that the state's Department of Child Safety would find facilities to provide the care that had eluded them.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of reassure

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