Antonyms for solace

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : sol-is

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɒl ɪs

Definition of solace

Origin : "comfort in grief, consolation," late 13c., from Old French solaz "pleasure, entertainment, enjoyment; solace, comfort," from Latin solacium "a soothing, assuaging; comfort, consolation," from solatus, past participle of solari "to console, soothe," from PIE *sol-a-, suffixed form of root *sele- "of good mood; to favor" (cf. Old English gesælig "happy;" see silly). Adjectival form solacious is attested 16c.-17c.

noun comfort, peace
verb give comfort, peace

Example sentences :

And what do you propose to give him in exchange for the solace that you take away?
Extract from : « Earth's Holocaust (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

You will find in this draught a solace for all your troubles.
Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

But it brought no solace to the mind of the weak, hard-hearted, and guilty son.
Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald

As it was, he not only bore it all joyfully but found in it solace and support. '
Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy

When alone, they solace themselves with the remembered image of the other.
Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

But the writings of Brougham do not sell; he lacks even the solace of Bolingbroke.
Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller

The idea, morbid as it might be, brought him solace this time.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

I thought you might wish to take the solace of religion to a dying man—Garth is dying.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

Death had its solace; but there was no comfort for death in life.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

And what solace would it be then that the same suit would be worn by the impostor also?
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

Synonyms for solace

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