condole
verb
con·dole kən-ˈdōl 
condoled; condoling
intransitive verb
1
obsolete : grieve
2
: to express sympathetic sorrow
transitive verb
archaic : lament, grieve
condolatory
kən-ˈdō-le-ˌtȯr-ē
adjective 
Synonyms
- ache (for)
- bleed (for)
- commiserate (with)
- compassionate
- feel (for)
- pity
- sympathize (with)
- yearn (over)
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Despite nationwide protests, the prime minister has not yet condemned Lankesh’s murder or condoled with her family. 
Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017 Word History
Etymology
Late Latin condolēre, from Latin com- + dolēre to feel pain
First Known Use
circa 1586, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
condole
verb
as in to sympathize
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sympathize
- commiserate
- empathize
- comfort
- console
- cheer
- assure
- solace
- reassure
- uplift
- soothe
- alleviate
- lift
- relieve
- allay
- elevate
- assuage
- tranquillize
- quiet
- calm
- buoy (up)
- tranquilize
- relax
- boost
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- distress
- torment
- discourage
- upset
- trouble
- worry
- torture
- dishearten
- aggravate
- intensify
- demoralize
- fret
- annoy
- worsen
- irritate
- harass
- irk
- pester