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Consolation vs Reassurance - What's the difference?

consolation | reassurance |

As nouns the difference between consolation and reassurance

is that consolation is the act of consoling while reassurance is reinsurance.

consolation

English

Noun

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

    • See also

    * solace

    reassurance

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • the feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled
  • the act of confirming someone's opinion or impression
  • (legal, dated) reinsurance