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soothe

verb
/suːð/

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
to calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress

Example Sentences

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

The mother soothed her crying baby.

Example Expressions

soothe the nerves

Synonyms

calm, comfort, pacify, console, ease, relieve
Entry 1
calm, comfort, pacify, console
Entry 2
calm, comfort, ease, pacify, relieve

Antonyms

agitate, disturb, irritate, upset
Entry 1
agitate, disturb, irritate, upset
Entry 2
agitate, irritate, upset

Collocations

soothe pain, gently soothe, soothe baby, soothe nerves, soothe the mind, soothing voice, soothe anger
Entry 1
soothe pain, gently soothe, soothe baby, soothe nerves
Entry 2
soothe pain, soothe the mind, soothing voice, soothe anger

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