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comfort
Assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
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noun
Assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
“It gave comfort to the enemy”
noun
The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
“His presence was a consolation to her”
noun
Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
noun
A feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
noun
Satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
“His friendship was a comfort”
noun
A state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
“He is a man who enjoys his comfort”
noun
A freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
“A life of luxury and ease”
verb
Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
“Ease the pain in your legs”
verb
Give moral or emotional strength to
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It gave comfort to the enemy
His presence was a consolation to her
His friendship was a comfort
A padded chair was one of the room's few comforts
He is a man who enjoys his comfort
She longed for the comfortableness of her armchair
A life of luxury and ease
He had all the material comforts of this world
Ease the pain in your legs
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