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con·so·la·tion
 consolation
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- pronunciation:
- kan
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shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an act or instance of consoling.
Feeling rejected, he went to his friend for consolation.- synonyms:
- solace
- similar words:
- comfort, commiseration, compassion, encouragement, sustenance, sympathy
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| definition 2: |
the condition of being consoled.
Her grief was so deep that she never knew consolation.- synonyms:
- comfort, solace
- similar words:
- calm, encouragement, sustenance
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| definition 3: |
someone or something that consoles or comforts.
The losing candidate's only consolation was low voter turnout.- synonyms:
- comfort, solace
- similar words:
- cheer, encouragement
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| related words: |
condolence, pity |
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