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Antonyms for Consolation

Noun:

1. Desolation: a state of complete emptiness or destruction.

Example sentence: The sight of the abandoned and decaying house filled her with desolation.

2. Discouragement: a loss of confidence or enthusiasm.

Example sentence: The constant failures led to deep discouragement in his career.

Verb:

1. Aggravate: to make a problem, injury, or offense worse.

Example sentence: His constant complaining and negativity only served to aggravate the situation.

2. Worsen: to make or become worse.

Example sentence: The heavy rain only worsened the flood situation in the town.