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Comforter

/ˈkʌmfətə/

A person who comforts someone who is suffering.

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📖 Definitions of "Comforter"

noun

1
A person who comforts someone who is suffering.
2
A padded cover for a bed, duvet, continental quilt.
3
A woollen scarf for winter.
4
A pacifier.

🔄 Synonyms of "Comforter"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
puffnoun	(countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
quiltnoun	A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.
pacifiernoun	(Canada, US) A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.
sympathizernoun	(often derogatory) A person who sympathizes (with a political cause, a side in a conflict, etc.); a supporter.
teething ringnoun	An object designed for a baby or toddler to chew during the teething stage

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Comforter"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
sympathizernoun	(often derogatory) A person who sympathizes (with a political cause, a side in a conflict, etc.); a supporter.
pacifiernoun	(Canada, US) A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.
puffnoun	(countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
quiltnoun	A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.
teething ringnoun	An object designed for a baby or toddler to chew during the teething stage
coveragenoun	(journalism) The amount and type of attention given to an event or topic in news media or other media.
gamenoun	A playful or competitive activity.
covernoun	A lid.
coversnoun	The bedclothes; collectively, the sheets, blankets, etc.
thrownoun	The act of throwing something.
blanketnoun	A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
holy spiritnoun	(Christianity) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either from (Eastern Orthodoxy) God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.
house of godnoun	(Christianity) Heaven.
saviornoun	A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.
hostnoun	One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
promised onenoun	(theology, Christianity) The Christ.
lamb-godnoun	(Christianity) Jesus; the Lamb of God.
messiahnoun	(Abrahamism) The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.
kindnoun	A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
adversarynoun	An opponent or rival.