comforter

noun

device used for an infant to suck or bite on

bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies

a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

Roots

fortisfort- · Latin · strong

Synonyms for comforter

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