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Synonyms of consolation

8 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for consolation is relief. Other synonyms of consolation are solace, comfort, respite, release and alleviation. The opposite of consolation is distress.

Synonyms and similar words for consolation

nounThe act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.

  • reliefThe removal of stress or discomfort.
  • solaceComfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.

nounMore synonyms

  • alleviationThe act of reducing pain or anything else unpleasant; easement.
  • comfortA consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
  • easeFollowed by of or from: release from or reduction of pain, hardship, or annoyance.
  • releaseLiberation from pain or suffering.
  • respiteA brief interval of rest or relief.
  • liss obsoleteRelief; ease; abatement; cessation; release.

Opposite of consolation

nounMore antonyms

Meaning of consolation

  1. noun The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
  2. noun The prize or benefit for the loser.
  3. noun A consolation goal.

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Questions about synonyms of consolation

What is another word for consolation?
Consolation has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as relief, solace, comfort, respite, release, alleviation and ease.
What is the opposite of consolation?
The opposite of consolation is distress.
What does consolation mean?
Consolation means the act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: consolation (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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