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Condolence vs Consolation - What's the difference?

condolence | consolation |

As nouns the difference between condolence and consolation

is that condolence is comfort, support or sympathy while consolation is the act of consoling.

condolence

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) comfort, support or sympathy
    • There was not much to do after the accident but offer what condolence I could.
  • (countable, usually plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died
    • I sent her a card expressing my condolences after her mother passed away.

    Derived terms

    * book of condolence

    consolation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of consoling.
  • The prize or benefit for the loser.
  • (sports) A consolation goal

    • See also

    * solace