Synonyms of console

console 1 of 2

noun

ˈkän-ˌsōl 

as in cabinet

a storage case typically having doors and shelves

a custom-built walnut console holds all of their home-theater components

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cabinet
• cupboard
• locker
• closet
• dresser
• sideboard
• buffet
• chest
• press
• hutch
• bookcase
• credenza
• secretary
• breakfront
• china closet
• wardrobe
• étagère
• armoire
• showcase
• shelving
• vitrine
• pie safe
• cuddy
• taboret
• credence
• cabinetry
• clothespress
• garderobe

console

2 of 2

verb

kən-ˈsōl 

as in to comfort

to ease the grief or distress of

the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldier's funeral

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comfort
• reassure
• assure
• soothe
• cheer
• solace
• uplift
• sympathize
• lift
• empathize
• condole
• alleviate
• relieve
• elevate
• commiserate
• buoy (up)
• calm
• allay
• quiet
• relax
• boost
• assuage
• tranquilize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distress
• trouble
• torment
• torture
• discourage
• worry
• upset
• intensify
• fret
• demoralize
• aggravate
• annoy
• worsen
• dishearten
• irritate
• harass
• irk
• pester

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of console

Noun

In a statement to The Verge, Xbox technology chief Scott Van Vliet says that while physical game discs are subject to licensing inspections, that shouldn’t have prevented them from working during this week’s outage, or while consoles are offline. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 29 July 2026

Almost all the controls are embedded in the touchscreen, but there is a dedicated volume knob on the center console. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026

Verb

Harry Kane consoles Jude Bellingham after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15 in Atlanta. — David Hickey, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA, was seen crying at times, dabbing her eyes with tissues and being consoled by the people around her. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026