condolence

Noun

Meaning

Expression of sympathy with another in sorrow or grief.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

commiseration ruth grace support help understanding concern quarter feeling relief humanity consideration charity sensitivity comfort
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Antonyms

depression congratulation desire despair cruelty greeting
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Hypernyms

acknowledgment acknowledgement

Examples

they sent their condolences Source: Internet

A Japanese funeral envelope used for offering condolence money. Source: Internet

According to The Nation, NGF expressed their satisfaction with the governor’s request in a condolence letter signed by the chairman Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state. Source: Internet

Along with several bunches of flowers placed at the cordon was a letter reading: "To the family of the officer - I give my respect & condolence to the police force and thank you for keeping us safe. Source: Internet

Deputy President William Ruto and Kenya's third President Mwai Kibaki were expected to issue condolence messages to the family of Mzee Moi later Tuesday after President Kenyatta issued a proclamation on the demise of Kenya's second president. Source: Internet

Bello in a condolence message released by his chief press secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, said he was still struggling to come to terms with the reality of the death of the “consummate media icon”. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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