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a feeling of ease from grief or trouble<the mourners found comfort in their pastorʼs words>Synonymscheer, consolation, relief, solaceRelated Wordsencouragement, inspiration, uplift; assurance, reassurance; alleviation, assuagement, mitigation; contentment, gladness, happiness; commiseration, empathy, sympathyNear Antonymsanguish, distress, heartache, heartbreak, torment, torture
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something that adds to oneʼs ease<a family campground with all the comforts of home>Synonymsamenity, convenience, luxuryRelated Wordsextra; benefit, help, service; delight, indulgence, joy, pleasureAntonymsburden, millstone, weight
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reduction of or freedom from pain<a life of comfort>— see ease 1
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something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary<an array of domestic comforts>— see luxury 1
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