soothe

🇺🇸 /suːð/ 🇬🇧 /suːð/
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verb
R

to make someone feel calm and less upset

The gentle music helped soothe her worries.

R

to make pain or discomfort feel better

The cool compress helped soothe the sore area.

translation

v. to make someone feel calm and less upset; to make pain or discomfort feel better

Word Forms

3rd Present soothes
Past soothed
Perfect soothed
Progressive soothing