Synonyms & related words for condolence

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of condolence — including commiseration, compassion, pity, consolation, solace. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to condolence

Explore words related to condolence — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include condoling, sympathies, grieving, bereaved, mourning, sorrowing, bereavement, grief. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for condolence

Common synonyms for condolence include commiseration, compassion, pity, consolation, solace — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does condolence come from?

The word condolence breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root dol-, from Latin doleo (“grieve, feel pain”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.