commisération — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clemency noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
- commiseration noun The act of commiserating; sorrow for the hardships or afflictions of another; pity; compassion.
Senses
commisération is used for these senses in English:
- clemency The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
- commiseration The act of commiserating; sorrow for the hardships or afflictions of another; pity; compassion.
clemency — full definition
- noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
- noun An official act reducing or cancelling a legal punishment, such as a pardon.