Synonyms of consoled

consoled

verb

past tense of console

as in reassured

to ease the grief or distress of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reassured
• assured
• comforted
• soothed
• cheered
• solaced
• uplifted
• sympathized
• relieved
• lifted
• empathized
• commiserated
• alleviated
• condoled
• allayed
• calmed
• elevated
• buoyed (up)
• assuaged
• quieted
• relaxed
• boosted
• tranquilized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• troubled
• tormented
• discouraged
• tortured
• distressed
• worried
• upset
• intensified
• aggravated
• disheartened
• annoyed
• demoralized
• worsened
• irritated
• harassed
• fretted
• irked
• pestered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consoled

There were personalities and moments that consoled a grieving country. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

When the trainers drove Austin off the field, co-owner John Mara followed them in a golf cart, got out, walked over and consoled the receiver, tapping Austin on the helmet and shoulder pads. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

As she was being consoled, everyone was wondering what was wrong. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 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

The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026

As Rosneqvist celebrated by sipping milk, then dumping it over his head, Malukas was consoled by his father in pit lane. — Michael Marot, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026

He was consoled in the dressing room by Rodrigo Bentancur, who suffered the same injury in February 2023. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2026

She was later seen in tears, being consoled by FBI director Kash Patel. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026