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Synonyms & Antonyms of solace
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
- the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow
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2
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
- the selfless solace of the sick by the workers at the hospice
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of solace (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to ease the grief or distress of
- counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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- calm,
- quiet,
- relax,
- tranquilize
- (also tranquillize)
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2
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
- I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus
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The first known use of solace was in the 13th century
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