About The Word Consolation
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Consolation
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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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