solaces

Brings some relief

Solaces is the plural of solace—sources of comfort or consolation during difficulty or sorrow.

The word appears in literary or formal contexts: She found what solaces she could in music and long walks.

As a verb form, solaces means provides comfort: He solaces himself with memories of better times.

comfort

soothing

Reducing distress or discomfort

coziness · tenderness · nurturing · support · kindness · compassion · sympathy · empathy · understanding · gentleness

relief

respite

Short pause from hardship

tranquility · serenity · peacefulness · calmness · quietude · restfulness · escape · reprieve · release · distraction

Opposites
emotional effect

solacestorments

Causes severe distress

agonies · distresses · tortures · afflictions · miseries

relationship to suffering

solacesaggravations

Causes of annoyance

irritations · exacerbations · provocations · vexations · annoyances

response to suffering

solacescruelties

Harsh, harmful acts

brutalities · persecutions · harassments · discords · provocations

Phrases
Family

solace, solaced, solacing

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G