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consolation vs relief

relief vs consolation

consolation and relief both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consolation Yes No No No
relief Yes No No No
As nouns, relief is a hypernym of consolation; that is, relief is a word with a broader meaning than consolation:
  • consolation: the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
  • relief: assistance in time of difficulty
Other hypernyms of consolation include ministration, succor, succour.
consolation (noun) relief (noun)
the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
assistance in time of difficulty
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
a change for the better
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
(law) redress awarded by a court
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
a pause for relaxation
Difference between consolation and relief

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