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console

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of console

a storage case typically having doors and shelves

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

Synonyms of console

buffet, cabinet, closet, cupboard, hutch, locker, press, sideboard

Words Related to console

bookcase, breakfront, chest, china closet, credence, credenza, étagère (or etagere), secretary, showcase, taboret (or tabouret), vitrine

cuddy, dresser, pie safe

armoire, clothespress, garderobe, wardrobe

cabinetry, shelving

console

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of console

to ease the grief or distress of

the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldierʼs funeral

Synonyms of console

assure, cheer, comfort, reassure, solace, soothe

Words Related to console

commiserate, condole, empathize, sympathize

boost, buoy (up), elevate, lift, uplift

allay, alleviate, assuage, relieve

calm, quiet, relax, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

Near Antonyms of console

demoralize, discourage, dishearten

fret, upset, worry

aggravate, intensify, worsen

annoy, irk, irritate

Antonyms of console

distress, torment, torture, trouble

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