SOOTHE


Meaning of SOOTHE in English

v.tr. 1 calm (a person or feelings). 2 soften or mitigate (pain). 3 archaic flatter or humour. soother n. soothing adj. soothingly adv.

[ OE sothian verify f. soth true: see SOOTH ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.