Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun Plural form of
comforter .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word comforters.
Examples
-
New York clinical psychologist and well-known TV and radio personality Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D. just returned from Haiti where she trained "comforters" -- many of them Haitian Boy Scouts -- about how to assist those traumatized by the recent earthquake there.
Dr. Judy on the Trauma of Disasters - like Haitian Earthquake 2010
-
New York clinical psychologist and well-known TV and radio personality Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D. just returned from Haiti where she trained "comforters" -- many of them Haitian Boy Scouts -- about how to assist those traumatized by the recent earthquake there.
Jim Luce: Dr. Judy on the Trauma of Disasters - like Haitian Earthquake 2010
-
That those who should have been her comforters were their own tormentors (v. 20): They have fainted, as quite dispirited and driven to despair; they have no patience in which to keep possession of their own souls and the enjoyment of themselves, nor any confidence in God's promise, by which to keep possession of the comfort of that.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721
-
One additional word of caution: Do not use soft bedding such as comforters, pillows, or bumper pads as shown in the picture of the Pottery Barn Kids crib above.
-
Dr. Judy Kuriansky trained local Boy Scouts to be "comforters" in the wake of the earthquake that recently destroyed Haiti.
Jim Luce: Dr. Judy on the Trauma of Disasters - like Haitian Earthquake 2010
-
Dr. Judy Kuriansky trained local Boy Scouts to be "comforters" in the wake of the earthquake that recently destroyed Haiti.
Dr. Judy on the Trauma of Disasters - like Haitian Earthquake 2010
-
One additional word of caution: Do not use soft bedding such as comforters, pillows, or bumper pads as shown in the picture of the Pottery Barn Kids crib above.
-
Is this what was in God's mind when, in dealing with Job's "comforters," He said, "My servant Job shall pray for you; for him will I accept"?
The Kneeling Christian Unknown Christian 1971
-
Later Aunt Alvirah made up the couch with plenty of blankets and thick, downy "comforters," and when Ruth had gone to bed the boy came out into the kitchen and left Uncle Jabez free to seek his own repose.
Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp Or, Lost in the Backwoods Alice B. Emerson
-
Little Miss Pimpernell worked a supply of knitted socks, "comforters," and muffetees, sufficient to last me for a three years 'cruise in the
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.