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   Soothe

   /so͞oT͟H/

   

   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 anesthetic 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’), ‘humor (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 › learner-englishSOOTHE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to make someone feel calm or less worried: to soothe a crying baby. soothing. adjective. making you feel calm or in less pain: soothing music. a soothing effect / voice. (Definition of soothe from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of soothe. in Chinese (Traditional) 發怒, 使平靜，安慰, 疼痛… See more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOOTHE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   adjective. making you feel calm or in less pain: soothing music. a soothing effect / voice. (Definition of soothe from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of soothe. in Chinese (Traditional) 發怒, 使平靜，安慰, 疼痛… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 发怒, 使平静，安慰, 疼痛… See more. in Spanish.

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › sootheSoothe Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   a : to cause (a part of the body) to feel better. This cream soothes aching muscles. Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath. b : to cause (pain) to go away or become less severe. Nothing can soothe their pain. — sometimes + away. The massage soothed away my back pain.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › soothesoothe definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   to make someone feel calm or less worried: to soothe a crying baby. soothing. adjective. making you feel calm or in less pain: soothing music. (Definition of soothe from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of soothe. in Chinese (Traditional) 發怒, 使平靜，安慰, 疼痛… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)

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   transitive verb, intransitive verb. features: Word Combinations ( verb ), Word Explorer. Word Explorer. See. anger, sadness. The meaning of soothe. Definition of soothe. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

7. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › sootheSoothe - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   The verb "soothe" suggests the act of providing comfort, relaxation, or relief to promote a sense of well-being and inner calmness. It is a nurturing and empathetic action that aims to alleviate discomfort and promote a state of comfort and peace. Example sentences of soothe. 1. The soft lullaby helped soothe the baby to sleep. 2.

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   soothe - definition and meaning. Define. Relate. List. Discuss. See. Hear. Love. Definitions. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. intransitive verb To calm or placate (a person, for example). intransitive verb To ease or relieve (pain, for example). intransitive verb To bring comfort, composure, or relief.