English Dictionary
Definition of “soothe”
soothe (suːð
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to make calm or tranquil
- (tr) to relieve or assuage (pain, longing, etc)
- (intr) to bring tranquillity or relief
Alternative Forms
ˈsoother noun Word Origin
C16 (in the sense: to mollify): from Old English sōthian to prove; related to Old Norse sanna to assert; see sooth
Synonyms
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calm,
still,
quiet,
hush,
settle,
calm down,
appease,
lull,
mitigate,
pacify,
mollify,
smooth down,
tranquillize,
Usage examples
Lost souls, her grandmother had explained, which had of course done nothing to soothe her unease.
Clive Barker, GALILEE (2001)The ability of marijuana to soothe has been hard to fathom from animal studies.
New Scientist (1998)UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said a timetable was needed to soothe Iraqis ' fears about their future.
New Zealand Herald (2003)Then she explained that her friend had been stung by nettles, which she helped soothe.
Sun, News of the World (2002)You can even send gentle waves of `go to sleep ' vibes at fractious babies, and soothe them mentally.
Marian Green, WILD WITCHCRAFT: A Guide to Natural, Herbal and Earth Magic (2002)
