SOLACE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word solace. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SOLACE
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| comfort | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain • a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment • the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction • a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state • satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal verb • give moral or emotional strength to • lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate | ||||||||
| consolation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment • the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction | ||||||||
| solacement | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • comfort in disappointment or misery • the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment | ||||||||
| relief | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) • (law) redress awarded by a court • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • assistance in time of difficulty • a pause for relaxation • a change for the better • aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) • sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background • the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged | ||||||||
| support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
| succor | nounn | |||||||
noun • assistance in time of difficulty verb • help in a difficult situation | ||||||||
| compassion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it | ||||||||
| console | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall • a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system) • an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture) • housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television verb • give moral or emotional strength to | ||||||||
| soothe | verbv | |||||||
verb • give moral or emotional strength to • cause to feel better | ||||||||
