Comforting
Comforting noun - The giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering.
Usage example: the comforting of the sick has always been regarded as one of the major acts of charity
Consolation is a synonym for comforting. In some cases you can use "Consolation" instead the word "Comforting" as a noun or an adjective.
Consolation
Consolation noun - The giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering.
Usage example: the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor
Comforting is a synonym for consolation. You can use "Comforting" instead the word "Consolation" as a noun or an adjective.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- understanding and comforting
- understanding and consolation
- ease and comforting
- ease and consolation
- comfort and comforting
- comfort and consolation
- solace and comforting
- solace and consolation
- cheer and comforting
- cheer and consolation
- support and comforting
- support and consolation
- relief and comforting
- relief and consolation
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