Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun consolation

2 senses of consolation

Sense 1
consolation, solace, solacement -- (the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him")
       => comfort -- (a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment)

Sense 2
consolation, comfort, solace -- (the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her")
       => relief, succor, succour, ministration -- (assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims")