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Synonyms of consoling
(Entry 1 of 2)
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
- the responsibility for the consoling of the families of the firefighters fell to the mayor
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consoling
verbpresent participle of console
Synonyms & Antonyms of consoling (Entry 2 of 2)
to ease the grief or distress of
- the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldier's funeral
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