Thesaurus: consolation

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1. n. The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit.
2. n. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
3. n. the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
4. The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit. Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed. Milton. Are the consolations of God small with thee Job xv. 11. Syn. -- Comfort; solace; allevation. See Comfort.
5. The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevationof misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; thatwhich consoles or comforts the spirit.Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed. Milton.Are the consolations of God small with thee Job xv. 11.
6. n:100 n. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment n. the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction