Consoler

/kənˈsoʊlər/ noun

Definition

A person who consoles or comforts another, especially someone in grief or distress.

Etymology

From 'console' (to comfort) plus the -er suffix, indicating one who performs the action.

Kelly Says

A consoler is often a friend or family member who knows you well enough to sit quietly with your pain—research shows that sometimes the best help isn't advice, just presence.

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