consolation vs comfort

comfort vs consolation

consolation and comfort both are nouns.

consolation is not a verb while comfort is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
consolation	Yes	No	No	No
comfort	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, consolation and comfort are synonyms defined as:

consolation and comfort: the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

Other synonyms of consolation include solace.

As nouns, comfort is a hypernym of consolation; that is, comfort is a word with a broader meaning than consolation:

consolation: the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
comfort: a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

consolation (noun)	comfort (noun)
the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction	the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment	assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
	bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
	a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
	a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
	a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
	satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

consolation (verb)	comfort (verb)
	lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
	give moral or emotional strength to

Difference between consolation and comfort

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