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comfort

The word “comfort” has 2 syllables: com-fort

It's pronounced as /ˈkʌmfərt/

What is synonym and antonym for comfort?

In the thesaurus, “comfort” has 81 synonyms and 45 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for comfort along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for comfort

Antonyms for comfort

  • ache
  • aggravate
  • agony
  • anguish
  • annoy
  • basic
  • burden
  • demoralize
  • discomfort
  • discourage
  • dishearten
  • distress
  • essential
  • fret
  • fundamental
  • harass
  • heartache
  • heartbreak
  • intensify
  • irk
  • irritate
  • millstone
  • misery
  • must
  • necessity
  • pain
  • pang
  • pester
  • prick
  • requirement
  • smart
  • sting
  • stitch
  • suffering
  • throe
  • tingle
  • torment
  • torture
  • trouble
  • twinge
  • unrest
  • upset
  • weight
  • worry
  • worsen

Meanings of comfort

  • noun
    1. Contentment, ease.
    2. Something that offers comfort.
    3. A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
    4. A cause of relief or satisfaction.
  • verb
    1. To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.
    2. To make comfortable.
    3. To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.
    4. To assist or help; to aid.

Example Sentences

  • A soft blanket can bring great comfort on a cold night.
  • She found comfort in the kind words of her friends.
  • The chair was designed for both style and comfort.
  • He tried to comfort his sister after she lost the game.
  • Music often provides comfort during difficult times.

On this page you'll find 126 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to comfort, such as: accessary, accessory, accommodation, accouterment, accoutrement, ache, aggravate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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