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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

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

The mother soothed her crying baby.

soothe the nerves

calm, comfort, pacify, console, ease, relieve

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calm, comfort, pacify, console

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calm, comfort, ease, pacify, relieve

agitate, disturb, irritate, upset

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agitate, disturb, irritate, upset

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agitate, irritate, upset

soothe pain, gently soothe, soothe baby, soothe nerves, soothe the mind, soothing voice, soothe anger

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soothe pain, gently soothe, soothe baby, soothe nerves

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soothe pain, soothe the mind, soothing voice, soothe anger

to strike; to reach a target

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation

to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically

to slow down, block, or hinder progress or movement

to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive