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consolation

noun

the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

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Word length
11
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

    “his presence was a consolation to her”

noun

  1. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

    “second place was no consolation to him”

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his presence was a consolation to her
second place was no consolation to him

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