the act of consoling; comfort; solace.

the state of being consoled.

someone or something that consoles

His faith was a consolation during his troubles. Her daughters are a consolation to her.

Sports . a game, match, or race for tournament entrants eliminated before the final round, as a basketball game between the losing semifinalists.

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agitation , annoyance , antagonism , discouragement , disturbance , trouble , upset

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alleviation , assuagement , cheer , comfort , compassion , ease , easement , encouragement , fellow feeling , help , lenity , pity , solace , succor , support , sympathynotes:solace is a form of comfort given to one who is in sorrow or distress; consolation is an act of offering such comfort , or the result of such comfort having been provided , relief , sympathy