something that makes someone who is sad or disappointed feel better

If it's (of) any consolation (to you), you're not the only one he was nasty to. 他不仅仅对你一个人粗鲁，这也许能让你略感安慰。

I didn't know what to say - I just offered a few words of consolation. 我不知说什么好——只是安慰了几句。