solace

noun

Comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or distress; consolation.

noun

A source of comfort or consolation.

transitive verb

To comfort, cheer, or console, as in trouble or sorrow. synonym: comfort.

transitive verb

To allay or assuage.

noun

Comfort in sorrow, sadness, or misfortune; alleviation of distress or of discomfort.

noun

That which gives relief, comfort, or alleviation under any affliction or burden.

noun

Sport; pleasure; delight; amusement; recreation; happiness.

noun

In printing, the penalty prescribed by the early printers for a violation of office rules.

To cheer in grief, trouble, or despondency; console under affliction or calamity; comfort.

To allay; assuage; soothe: as, to solace grief by sympathy.