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.
Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.
A source of comfort or consolation.
To allay or assuage.
To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
To take comfort; to be cheered.