Synonyms of consolation

consolation

noun

1

as in comforting

the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering

the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comforting
• reassurance
• consoling
• solace
• sympathy
• compassion
• feeling
• pity
• kindness
• solacing
• counseling
• mercy
• counselling
• condolence
• commiseration
• humanity
• kindliness
• kindheartedness

2

as in relief

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble

the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relief
• comfort
• encouragement
• solace
• reassurance
• sympathy
• cheer
• assurance
• happiness
• inspiration
• assistance
• mitigation
• alleviation
• uplift
• contentment
• empathy
• succor
• assuagement
• aid
• gladness
• help
• commiseration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distress
• anguish
• torture
• heartache
• heartbreak
• cold comfort
• torment

• distress
• anguish
• torture
• heartache
• heartbreak
• cold comfort
• torment

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