| Main Entry: |
comfort |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
make to feel better |
Synonyms: |
abate,
aid,
allay,
alleviate,
ameliorate,
assist,
assuage,
bolster, buck up,
calm,
cheer, commiserate with,
compose, condole,
confirm,
console,
delight,
divert,
ease,
encourage,
enliven,
free, gladden, grant respite, hearten,
help, inspirit,
invigorate, lighten burden, make well,
mitigate,
nourish, put at ease, quiet fears, reanimate,
reassure,
refresh,
relieve,
remedy,
revitalize,
revive, salve,
soften,
solace,
soothe,
strengthen,
stroke,
succor,
support,
sustain,
sympathize,
uphold, upraise
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Antonyms: |
aggravate, annoy, bother, distress, exasperate, hurt, irritate, provoke, torment, torture, trouble, vex
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