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Consolation

Consolation Meaning & Definition
Consolation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Consolation?

[n] the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
[n] the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Consolation: comfort | solace | solace | solacement

Related Terms | Find terms related to Consolation: aid and comfort | assurance | balm | comfort | commiseration | condolement | condolence | easement | encouragement | reassurance | relief | sharing of grief | shred of comfort | solace | solacement | soothing words | support | sympathy

See Also | bright side | cold comfort | comfort | ministration | relief | silver lining | succor | succour

Consolation In Webster's Dictionary

\Con`so*la"tion\, n. [L. consolatio: cf. F. consolation.] The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit. Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed. --Milton. Are the consolations of God small with thee? --Job xv. 11. Syn: Comfort; solace; allevation. See {Comfort}.

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