SOOTHE


Meaning of SOOTHE in English

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

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