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Thesaurus entry: comfort
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comfort
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noun
1.
live in comfort
synonyms
: freedom from hardship, serenity, repose, tranquillity, contentment, content, well-being, coziness, plenty, sufficiency, luxury, opulence.
2.
bring comfort to the bereaved
synonyms
: consolation, solace, condolence, sympathy, commiseration, help, support, succor, relief, easement, alleviation, cheer, gladdening.
3.
a comfort to her parents
synonyms
: solace, consolation, help, aid, support.
antonyms:
discomfort; grief; aggravation.
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:
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Article: Comfort theory and its application to pediatric nursing.
Pediatric Nursing;
May 1, 2005 ;
700+ words
... ... directed more to pain relief than to the comfort of each child, there is rising interest ... These strategies include "positioning for comfort;" facilitating a child's special "self-comfort habits," such as thumb-sucking, blanket ...
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