soothe

US /suːð/
UK /suːð/
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1.

gently calm a person or their feelings

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She tried to soothe the crying baby with a lullaby.
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His words did little to soothe her anger.
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calmpacifytranquilizecomfortease
2.

relieve or ease pain or discomfort

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The cream helped to soothe her irritated skin.
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A warm bath can soothe aching muscles.
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alleviaterelieveeaselessenmitigate