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   Commiseration , n. [F. commisération, fr. L. commiseratio a part of an oration intended to excite compassion.] The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion.
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   And pluck commiseration of his state
   From brassy bosoms and rough hearts of flint.
   Shak.
   Syn. -- See Sympathy.
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