VDict - Definition of consolation

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consolation

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Noun

the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
- his presence was a consolation to her

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
- second place was no consolation to him

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Synonyms:
comfort solace solacement

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "consolation":
conciliation congelation consolation consolidation consultation
Words contain "consolation" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
consolation solace cold comfort solacement comfort

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