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soothe Definition and Meaning in English (soothe definition)

verb
Synonyms:calmcomfortpacify
Quick Answer • Definition

Soothe definition: To gently calm a person or their feelings, often by comforting words or actions.

Definitions of Soothe

  1. 1verb

    To gently calm a person or their feelings, often by comforting words or actions.

  2. 2verb

    To relieve or alleviate pain, discomfort, or irritation in a part of the body.

Example Sentences

casual

“She tried to soothe the crying baby with a lullaby.”

casual

“The cream helped to soothe her irritated skin.”

casual

“His gentle words soothed her fears.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularsoothes
past tensesoothed
present participlesoothing
agent nounsoother
adverbsoothingly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

soothe the savage beastidiom

To calm someone who is very angry or upset.

soothe one's nervescollocation

To calm oneself down, especially when feeling anxious or stressed.

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Soothe definition: To gently calm a person or their feelings, often by comforting words or actions.
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'Soothe' translates to 'soothe' in English. Soothe definition: To gently calm a person or their feelings, often by comforting words or actions.
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