I. kəˈmizəˌrāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin commiseratus, past participle of commiserari, from com- + miserari to pity, from miser wretched
transitive verb
: to feel or express sorrow, pain, or compassion for : express pity for : pity
commiserating the state of her poor friend — Jane Austen
intransitive verb
: condole , sympathize — used with with
set up an altar in the reception room, commiserated with the war criminals and their visiting relatives — Time
II. -z(ə)rə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V adjective
Etymology: Latin commiseratus
: showing commiseration
the first commiserate touch of a smile — H.E.Bates
• com·mis·er·ate·ly adverb