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soothe

[suːð]

soothe Definition

  • 1to make someone feel calm or less worried
  • 2to reduce pain or discomfort in part of the body

Using soothe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "soothe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sound of the waves soothes me.

  • Example

    She used aloe vera to soothe her sunburn.

  • Example

    He tried to soothe his crying baby by singing a lullaby.

  • Example

    The apology did little to soothe her anger.

soothe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for soothe

Antonyms for soothe

Idioms Using soothe

  • to calm someone who is very angry or upset

    Example

    She tried to soothe the savage beast by offering him a cup of tea.

  • to calm someone down after they have become angry or upset

    Example

    He apologized to his colleague to soothe her ruffled feathers.

  • soothe one's soul

    to provide comfort or solace to someone who is grieving or upset

    Example

    The beautiful scenery soothed her soul and helped her forget her troubles.

Phrases with soothe

  • soothe one's ego

    to make someone feel better about themselves

    Example

    He was soothed by the compliments he received on his work.

  • soothe one's conscience

    to make someone feel less guilty about something

    Example

    She donated money to charity to soothe her conscience.

  • music that has a calming effect

    Example

    She listened to soothing music to help her fall asleep.

Origins of soothe

from Old English 'sōthian', meaning 'verify, show to be true'

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Summary: soothe in Brief

The verb 'soothe' [suːð] means to calm or comfort someone, or to reduce pain or discomfort. It can refer to physical or emotional relief, as in 'She used aloe vera to soothe her sunburn' or 'The apology did little to soothe her anger.' 'Soothe' also appears in idioms like 'soothe the savage beast,' which means to calm someone who is very angry or upset, and 'soothe one's soul,' which means to provide comfort or solace to someone who is grieving or upset.

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