Synonyms of solaces

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noun

plural of solace

as in consolations

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble

the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consolations
• comforts
• reliefs
• encouragements
• reassurances
• sympathies
• cheers
• assurances
• alleviations
• inspirations
• contentments
• uplifts
• empathies
• assistances
• succors
• mitigations
• commiserations
• aids
• assuagements
• help

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tortures
• distresses
• torments
• heartaches
• anguishes
• heartbreaks
• cold comforts

solaces

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verb

present tense third-person singular of solace

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as in comforts

to ease the grief or distress of

counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comforts
• assures
• reassures
• soothes
• cheers
• consoles
• uplifts
• sympathizes
• empathizes
• lifts
• commiserates
• relieves
• alleviates
• allays
• condoles
• buoys (up)
• assuages
• elevates
• calms
• tranquilizes
• boosts
• relaxes
• quiets
• tranquillizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• troubles
• torments
• distresses
• tortures
• discourages
• worries
• upsets
• demoralizes
• intensifies
• aggravates
• disheartens
• frets
• worsens
• annoys
• irritates
• irks
• harasses
• pesters

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as in amuses

to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied

I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amuses
• entertains
• regales
• distracts
• delights
• disports
• occupies
• diverts
• appeases
• comforts
• pleases
• engrosses
• interests
• busies
• charms
• enchants
• pleasures
• consoles
• enthrals
• captivates
• involves
• intrigues
• engages
• gratifies
• bewitches
• immerses
• contents
• humors
• pampers
• beguiles
• mesmerizes
• indulges
• hypnotizes
• fascinates
• propitiates
• spoils
• conciliates
• enthralls
• placates
• soothes
• absorbs
• mollifies
• coddles
• grips
• pacifies
• obliges
• mollycoddles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wears
• exhausts
• wearies
• drains
• enervates
• wears out
• fatigues
• tires
• jades
• aggravates
• upsets
• disturbs
• annoys
• exasperates
• vexes
• bothers
• irks
• perturbs
• harasses
• chafes
• pesters
• frets
• bugs
• piques
• nettles
• grates
• galls
• harries
• peeves