To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.
To make comfortable.
A cause of relief or satisfaction.
Something that offers comfort.
A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
Contentment, ease.
To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.
To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.