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Definitions for: Consolation
[n] the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
[n] the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him"
Webster (1913) Definition: Con`so*la"tion, n. [L. consolatio: cf. F.
consolation.]
The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation
of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit;
comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit.
Against such cruelties With inward consolations
recompensed. --Milton.
Are the consolations of God small with thee? --Job xv.
11.
Syn: Comfort; solace; allevation. See Comfort.
Synonyms: comfort, solace, solace, solacement
See Also: bright side, cold comfort, comfort, ministration, relief, silver lining, succor, succour
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