consolation (n.)

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

    [ Syn: solace , solacement ]

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

    [ Syn: comfort , solace ]

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