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Synonyms of solace

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Another word for solace is console. Other synonyms of solace are cheer, soothe and besoothe.

Synonyms and similar words for solace

nounComfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.

  • comfortA consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
  • consolationThe act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
  • reliefThe removal of stress or discomfort.
  • alleviationThe act of reducing pain or anything else unpleasant; easement.
  • 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.

verbTo give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

  • besootheTo soothe about or all over; comfort.
  • sootheTo ease or relieve pain or suffering.
  • cheerTo infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
  • consoleTo comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.

Meaning of solace

  1. noun Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.
  2. noun A source of comfort or consolation.
  3. verb To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

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Questions about synonyms of solace

What is another word for solace?
Solace has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as console, cheer, soothe and besoothe.
What does solace mean?
Solace means comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: solace (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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