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relief vs consolation

consolation vs relief

relief and consolation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relief Yes No No No
consolation Yes No No No
As nouns, consolation is a hyponym of relief; that is, consolation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than relief:
  • relief: assistance in time of difficulty
  • consolation: the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
Other hyponyms of relief include comfort, solace, mercy.
relief (noun) consolation (noun)
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
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
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