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Consolation vs Soothing - What's the difference?

consolation | soothing | Synonyms |

Consolation is a synonym of soothing.


As nouns the difference between consolation and soothing

is that consolation is the act of consoling while soothing is the act by which somebody is soothed.

As an adjective soothing is

tending to soothe.

As a verb soothing is

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consolation

English

Noun

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

    • See also

    * solace

    soothing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Tending to soothe.
    • soothing music
  • Giving relief.
    • a soothing ointment
  • Freeing from fear or anxiety.
    • soothing words

    Derived terms

    * soothingly

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act by which somebody is soothed.
  • * 1823 , Charles Caleb Colton
    • There are moments when the brightest minds prefer the soothings of sympathy to all the brilliance of wit, as he that is in need of repose, selects a bed of feathers, rather than of flints.

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