Job's comforter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who, in trying to offer help or advice, says something that aggravates the distress.
  2. A boil.

Word forms

Job's comforter Job's comforters

Etymology

From the Bible Job 16.2 where Job's supposed friends offered advice that was not helpful.

Related words

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