relief vs solace

solace vs relief

relief and solace both are nouns.

relief is not a verb while solace is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
relief	Yes	No	No	No
solace	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, solace is a hyponym of relief; that is, solace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than relief:

relief: assistance in time of difficulty
solace: the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

Other hyponyms of relief include comfort, consolation, mercy.

relief (noun)	solace (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	comfort in disappointment or misery
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

relief (verb)	solace (verb)
	give moral or emotional strength to

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