comfort

(eg. vexed, rose, analysis )

comfort /ˈkəm fərt/ ?

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(n) a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
(n) a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
(n) the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
(n) a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
(n) satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
(n) bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
(n) assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
(v) give moral or emotional strength to
(v) lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

Marking the 60th anniversary of Israel's founding, Bush told members of Israel's legislative body at the Knesset that he condemned "the false comfort of appeasement ...... that we should negotiate with the terrorists and radicals, as if some...
on May 15, 2008 By: President Bush Source: CTV.ca
"Having just visited with so many members of the community in Omaha today, the president is confident that they will pull together to comfort one another," White House press secretary Dana Perino said.
on Dec 5, 2007 By: Dana Perino Source: Jerusalem Post
"We know there are other opportunities for us," Rodriguez said yesterday. "But Cynthia and I have a foundation with the club that has brought us comfort, stability and happiness."
on Nov 14, 2007 By: Alex Rodriguez Source: New York Times