SOOTHE


Meaning of SOOTHE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ su:ð ]

( soothes, soothing, soothed)

1.

If you soothe someone who is angry or upset, you make them feel calmer.

He would take her in his arms and soothe her...

It did not take long for the central bank to soothe investors’ fears.

VERB : V n , V n

• sooth‧ing

Put on some nice soothing music...

ADJ

2.

Something that soothes a part of your body where there is pain or discomfort makes the pain or discomfort less severe.

...body lotion to soothe dry skin.

VERB : V n

• sooth‧ing

Cold tea is very soothing for burns.

ADJ

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