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Synonyms & Antonyms of comfort
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
- the mourners found comfort in their pastor's words
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2
something that adds to one's ease of living
- a family campground with all the comforts of home
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- accommodation,
- amenity,
- convenience,
- creature comfort,
- luxury,
- mod con
- [chiefly British],
- nicety
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3
reduction of or freedom from pain
- a life of comfort
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4
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
- a hotel room featuring an array of domestic comforts
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comfort
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of comfort (Entry 2 of 2)
to ease the grief or distress of
- the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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- calm,
- quiet,
- relax,
- tranquilize
- (also tranquillize)
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The first known use of comfort was in the 13th century
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