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   soothe

   /suːð/

   verb

   • 1. gently calm (a person or their feelings): "a shot of brandy might soothe his nerves" Similar calmcalm downquietpacifysubduesettlesettle downcomforthushlulltranquillizeappeasewin overconciliatemake peace withmollifypropitiatequieten (down)Opposite agitatedisturb
   • ▪ reduce pain or discomfort in (a part of the body): "to soothe the skin try chamomile or thyme"
   • ▪ relieve or ease (pain): "it contains a mild anaesthetic to soothe the pain" Similar alleviateeaserelievetake the edge offassuageallaydullsoftenlessenmoderatetemperpalliatemitigatediminishdecreasebluntdeadenabaterare:lenifyOpposite aggravate

   Word Origin Old Englishsōthian ‘verify, show to be true’, from sōth ‘true’ (see sooth). In the 16th century the verb passed through the senses ‘corroborate (a statement’), ‘humour (a person) by expressing assent’ and ‘flatter by one's assent’, whence ‘mollify, appease’ (late 17th century).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOOTHE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of soothe, a verb that means to make someone feel calm or less worried, or to make a part of the body less painful. See how to use soothe in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

   • English (US)

     to cause someone to be less upset or angry, or to cause...

   • Znaczenie Soothe, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SOOTHE definicja: 1. to make someone feel calm or less...

   • Soothe: Korean Translation

     SOOTHE translate: 진정시키다, 달래다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Soothe: Ukrainian Translation

     soothe - translate into Ukrainian with the English-Ukrainian...

   • Soothe Turkish Translation

     SOOTHE translate: hafifletmek, dindirmek, azaltmak,...

   • Soothe: Russian Translation

     SOOTHE translate: облегчать боль , успокаивать . Learn more...

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb soothe, which means to please, relieve, or comfort. See how to use soothe in a sentence and how it differs from irony.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › soothesSoothes - definition of soothes by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to offer relief or comfort to: to soothe someone with kind words. 2. to mitigate; assuage; allay: to soothe sunburned skin. v.i. 3. to exert a soothing influence. [before 950; Middle English sothen to verify, Old English sōthian, derivative of sōth sooth] sooth′er, n. syn: See comfort.

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   verb (used with object) , soothed, sooth·ing. to tranquilize or calm (a person or their emotions); relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink. Antonyms: roil, upset. to mitigate, assuage, or allay, as pain, sorrow, or doubt: to soothe sunburned skin. Synonyms: mollify, appease, alleviate.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOOTHE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that soothes a part of your body where there is pain or discomfort makes the pain or discomfort less severe. ...body lotion to soothe dry skin. [ VERB noun ]

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOOTHE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Soothe means to make someone or something feel calm, less worried, or less painful. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from various sources.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sootheSoothe - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To soothe is to relieve or to bring comfort. If the pounding in your head is driving you mad, it sounds like you might need an aspirin or two to soothe your headache. Soothing is meant to make you feel better, both physically and emotionally.