Another word for comfort
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Another word for comfort
Noun
A state of ease
Antonyms:Consolation
Anything that brings comfort
Verb
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Synonym Study
- Soothe implies the calming or allaying of pain, distress, or agitation to soothe a fretful child
- Solace suggests the relieving of melancholy, boredom, or loneliness I solaced myself with music
- Console suggests less positive relief but implies a moderation of the sense of loss or disappointment to console someone on the death of a parent
- Comfort suggests the lessening of misery or grief by cheering, calming, or inspiring with hope
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