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Solacing

To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

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verb
  1. 1

    To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

  2. 2

    To allay or assuage.

  3. 3

    To take comfort; to be cheered.

noun
  1. 1

    Solace

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consolationnounThe act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
comfortverb(transitive) To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.
sootheverb(transitive) To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
consoleverb(transitive) To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.
consolementnounConsolation.
consolingReducing grief, sorrow, or disappointment; comforting.
succornoun(American spelling) Alternative spelling of succour. [(uncountable) Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.]
solatiumnoun(law) A form of compensation for emotional rather than physical or financial harm.
assuagingverbThe act of one who assuages.
consolationounA ceremonial oratory used to comfort mourners at funerals.
condolingnounCondolence.
consolatoryWhich consoles.
assuagementnounThe action of assuaging; appeasement.
reliefnounThe removal of stress or discomfort.
condolencenoun(countable, usually in the plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.
pacationnoun(formal) pacifying, placation
relievementnoun(obsolete) relief (ct of relieving)
salvenounAn ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
condolementnounAn expression of sorrow or sympathy for somebody else's bereavement; condolence.
sigh of reliefnoun(idiomatic) A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.

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