[soothe] vb soothed ; sooth.ing [ME sothen to verify, fr. OE sothian, fr. soth] vt (1697) 1: to please by or as if by attention or concern: placate
2: relieve, alleviate
3: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to ~ vi: to bring peace, composure, or quietude -- sooth.er n