ˈsüth verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English sothen, from Old English sōthian, from sōth, adjective
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to show, assert, or confirm the truth of : demonstrate or maintain as true
2. obsolete
a. : to uphold or back up ; also : to humor by complying
b. : to gloss over : palliate , extenuate
3.
a. : to please (a person) by or as if by attention or concern : placate , mollify
soothe an angry crowd with promises
b. : to assuage or relieve as if by softening : alleviate
soothe an inflamed throat
4.
a. : to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
soothe a troubled mind
b. : to lead to tranquility or equanimity : dispel the inner agitation of
nature's soothing of the mind
soothe a frightened child
intransitive verb
: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
Synonyms: see calm