comforter

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : une personne qui console ou apaise la souffrance ; un édredon épais ou une couverture matelassée pour le lit ; ou un objet apaisant pour bébé, comme une sucette.

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who offers solace or reduces distress; a thick, quilted bed covering; or a pacifying device for an infant.

1. One who offers solaceB2formal

   A person who provides sympathy and consolation to someone experiencing grief or hardship.

   consolateur

   • After the loss, she was a true comforter to the family.
   • He acted as a comforter to his friend during the difficult time.
   • The nurse was a gentle comforter to the frightened patient.

   Synonymescheerersupportersympathizer

   Antonymesaggressorharasserpersecutortormentortroubler

2. One who soothes or calmsB2formal

   A person who reduces the intensity of fears or anxieties and brings a sense of calm.

   Personne qui apaise ou réconforte

   • Her kind words made her a natural comforter for anxious children.
   • He was a comforter, easing the tension in the room with his calm presence.
   • The therapist acted as a comforter, helping the patient manage their panic.

   Antonymesagitatorprovokertormentor

3. Quilted bed coveringA2formalamerican

   A thick, soft, quilted blanket, often filled with down or synthetic fibers, used for warmth on a bed.

   couvre-lit matelassé

   • She pulled the fluffy comforter up to her chin.
   • The hotel room had a white comforter on the bed.
   • I bought a new comforter for the winter season.

   Synonymesbedspreadcoverletduveteiderdownquilt

4. Baby's pacifierA2formalbritish

   A rubber or plastic device given to an infant to suck on, providing comfort.

   tétine pour bébé

   • The baby calmed down as soon as she was given her comforter.
   • He dropped his comforter on the floor, so his mother washed it.
   • The infant's comforter was attached to a clip on her clothes.

   Synonymesdummypacifier