Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: comforted

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Ashley Jackson (center) is comforted as friends and family of her son, Swaysee Rankin, gather for a vigil to remember the 15-year-old on East 75th St. in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-aud-cb-daywatch-newsletter-0918-23-20230918-vn3ende5nzarhe55g74o2g44e4-story.html

As they grieve, Sonnenberg’s large extended family is comforted by memories of a proud father and dedicated firefighter.

Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-family-rallying-around-little-girls-who-lost-their-firefighter-dad-in-highway-crash-1.6579070

At one point, Kate comforted a little girl who appeared overcome with emotion to meet her.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/national/23506324.king-queen-give-thanks-william-kate-greet-well-wishers-windsor/?ref=rss

Banks’ victims, who had travelled to court to hear his fate, burst into tears and had to be comforted by relatives and staff from the Crown Office’s victim support unit.

Source: https://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/23710994.victims-tears-fife-rapists-sentencing-delayed/?ref=rss

Even though I am comforted that they exist, I’ve neither met nor sought out a person who has had a near-death experience.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ive-had-2-near-death-experiences-heres-what-i-saw-before-i-came-back-to-life_uk_6479e24be4b045ce2488271f

For some, just listening to their favorite songs is enough to relax them and bring them to a more positive or comforted state.

Source: https://arbiteronline.com/2023/02/21/opinion-these-hobbies-can-help-relieve-stress-and-improve-overall-well-being/

Having been comforted by dogs in the way Blue comforted her that day, Knight feels grateful to see the positive impact his dogs have on others.

Source: https://ucsdguardian.org/2023/03/05/crossing-the-rainbow-bridge-alumnus-sam-knight-discusses-sunnys-paw-print-on-ucsds-heart-continues-daily-strolls-with-blue/

Having been comforted by dogs in the way Blue comforted her that day, Knight feels grateful to see the positive impact his dogs have on others.

Source: https://ucsdguardian.org/2023/03/05/crossing-the-rainbow-bridge-alumnus-sam-knight-discusses-sunnys-paw-print-on-ucsds-heart-continues-daily-strolls-with-blue/

I know that, when I know someone is praying for me or for someone I love, I am comforted.

Source: https://www.bakersfield.com/columnists/valerie-schultz/valerie-schultz-the-mystery-of-prayer/article_e55a7704-4082-11ee-8007-2b800ffdaa36.html

I’m not sure they will be comforted by the fact he was a hero and saved two lives.

Source: https://the-riotact.com/off-duty-officer-drowns-saving-two-boys-at-narooma/625597

I remain suspicious of the supposed benefits of home ownership since the folks I know with a mortgage seem no less stressed or insecure than renters and am again comforted by my failure to live up to our society’s expectations.

Source: https://thegavoice.com/outspoken/sometimes-y/renters-delight/

Kermit’s connection to his family heritage was rooted deeply at Oak Park Farm and he was comforted by the knowledge that he would someday join his grandparents, parents, and brother in the Oak Park Church cemetery, a short walk from the Farm.

Source: https://wjon.com/martin-kermit-kjolhaug-96-st-cloud/

Kyla Frenchman, right, mother of Tanner Brass, is comforted by her sister (name unknown) during a media event organized by The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatoon, Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-news/police-officers-neglected-duty-in-saskatchewan-toddlers-death-complaints-commission-7020223

“Lukas said he has been greatly comforted by the world of rugby coming together to support him and his family along with the local farming community,” said the farmer friend.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/former-bok-lukas-van-biljon-devastated-attack/

Ms Von der Leyen, on her fourth visit to Kyiv since Russia’s invasion, said on Thursday she is “comforted” by Ukraine’s anti-corruption drive.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23296509.eu-officials-hold-kyiv-talks-show-support-ukraine/?ref=rss

On April 23, HERBERT, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Hoy Church.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-april-25-2023.1027414

On March 1, CLARA, née Demajo, widow of Luigi Anthony Balzan, passed away peacefully at the venerable age of 91, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-4-2023.1017234

Rheingold, of the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center, said the meaning of that sentiment is not that the individual be comforted by the memory of the deceased.

Source: https://triblive.com/local/amid-pittsburgh-synagogue-shooting-trial-jewish-community-and-others-work-to-show-city-as-inclusive-place-of-refuge/