Comforter Common

a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

"After hearing about her car accident, my friend became such a genuine comforter as she sat and listened to me vent for hours."

a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies

"a reliever of anxiety"

"an allayer of fears"

bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

"She pulled the fluffy comforter up to her chin as she settled into bed for a warm night's sleep."

device used for an infant to suck or bite on

"The baby fell asleep quickly after chewing on his new blue comforter during naptime."

A person who comforts someone who is suffering.

"After hearing about her losses, Sarah became a comforter for her grieving friend by simply holding her hand and listening to her story."