verb (~d; soothing) Etymology: Middle English sothen to verify, from Old English sōthian, from sōth Date: 1657 transitive verb to please by or as if by attention or concern ; placate , relieve , alleviate , to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to , intransitive verb to bring peace, composure, or quietude, ~r noun
SOOTHE
Meaning of SOOTHE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012