What is another word for condoles?

Pronunciation: [kəndˈə͡ʊlz] (IPA)

When someone experiences a loss or is grieving, it can be difficult to find the right words to express empathy and support. One word that is often used in this context is "condoles," which means to express sympathy or to show compassion for someone's sorrow. However, there are several synonyms for this word that can be used as well, such as condoling, commiserating, sympathizing, comforting, consoling, and expressing condolences. Each of these words carries its own nuances and connotations, but they all strive to convey a sense of care and concern for those who are struggling with pain or sorrow.

What are the hypernyms for Condoles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Condoles

So when he comes to them he both bemoans them and condoles Mr. Badman's condition, telling of them that, without a speedy bringing of things to a conclusion, Mr. Badman would be able to make them no satisfaction, but at present he both could and would, and that to the utmost of his power, and to that end he desired that they would come over to him.
"The Works of John Bunyan Volume 3"
John Bunyan
They hold the look whose tenderness condoles For what the sister in the look has dealt Of fatal beyond healing; and her tones A woman's honeyed amorous outvied, As when in a dropped viol the wood-throb moans Among the sobbing strings, that plain and chide Like infants for themselves, less deep to thrill Than those rich mother-notes for them breathed round.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith
He spoke no longer as one who greets an intruder, but as one who condoles with a friend.
"The Red Room"
H. G. Wells

Related words: condole, condolence, grieving process, grieving process timeline, grieving a loss, grieving stages

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