The crossword solutions for the term GIVES COMFORT TO are AIDS (4 letters) and SOOTHES (7 letters). AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, which is a condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is a serious condition that weakens the immune system and makes it difficult for the body to fight off infections. SOOTHES is a verb meaning to make something less painful or distressing. It can be used to describe providing comfort to someone who is in distress or pain.