From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsoothesoothe /suːð/ ●○○ verb [transitive] 1 COMFORT/MAKE somebody FEEL BETTERto make someone feel calmer and less anxious, upset, or angry Lucy soothed the baby by rocking it in her arms. She made a cup of tea to soothe her nerves.2 REDUCE (also soothe something ↔ away) to make a pain become less severe, or slowly disappear I bought some lozenges to soothe my sore throat. Massage can gently soothe away your aches and pains. —soothing adjective gentle, soothing music —soothingly adverb→ See Verb table
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soothe• Human reasoning fails to explain or soothe.• It's designed to protect and soothe even the most sensitive male skins and prices start at £2.45.• Shelley wiped her forehead, and soothed her.• When the baby cried, his mother soothed him by stroking his hot little head.• A massage would soothe his aching muscles.• Bring a snack to soothe hunger or a beverage.• Next, hold the foot between both your hands for about a minute or two to soothe it.• The man spoke quietly to the horse, soothing it.• I can get some tea to soothe my throat, wrap my knee if it hurts.• Lucia soothed the baby with soft words and smiles.• Alcohol was the only thing she knew to soothe the pain of her divorce.• Maybe a drink would help soothe your nerves.Origin soothe Old English sothian “to prove the truth”, from soth “true” 