Consolation

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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.

Noun	1.	consolation - the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him" Synonyms: solace, solacement
	2.	consolation - the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" Synonyms: comfort, solace

aid and comfort, assurance, balm, commiseration, condolement, condolence, easement, encouragement, reassurance, sharing of grief, shred of comfort, solace, solacement, soothing words, support