Condolence

noun

/kənˈdoʊləns/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounComfort, support or sympathy.

"There was not much to do after the accident but offer what condolence I could."

2.noun(usually in the plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.

"I sent her a card expressing my condolences after her mother passed away."

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