softening, alleviation, mitigation, palliation, soothing, lullaby.
solace, consolation, comfort, encouragement.
lenitive, restorative &c (remedy) 662; cushion &c 215; crumb of
comfort, balm in Gilead.
V. relieve, ease, alleviate, mitigate, palliate, soothe; salve; soften,
soften down; foment, stupe†, poultice; assuage, allay.
cheer, comfort, console; enliven; encourage, bear up, pat on the
back, give comfort, set at ease; gladden the heart, cheer the heart;
inspirit, invigorate.
remedy; cure &c (restore) 660; refresh; pour balm into, pour oil
on.
smooth the ruffled brow of care, temper the wind to the shorn
lamb, lay the flattering unction to one's soul.
disburden &c (free) 705; take a load off one's chest, get a load
off one's chest, take off a load of care.
be relieved; breathe more freely, draw a long breath; take
comfort; dry the tears, dry the eyes, wipe the tears, wipe the eyes.
Adj. relieving &c v.; consolatory, soothing; assuaging, assuasive†;
balmy, balsamic; lenitive, palliative; anodyne &c (remedial) 662;
curative &c 660.
Phr. here comes a man of comfort [Measure for Measure].