soothe

verb

ˈsüt͟h How to pronounce soothe (audio)
Definition of soothenext
1
as in to reassure
to ease the grief or distress of there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents

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2
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance soothed the baby with a bottle

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3
as in to relieve
to make more bearable or less severe hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat

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Recent Examples of soothe Specialized massage techniques span the world, including Maldivian, Thai, Tibetan, and Balinese, and expert 111Skin facials work to soothe, repair, and sculpt. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief is designed to soothe and moisturize the eyes, helping relieve irritation, burning and mild dryness, according to the product’s website. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 These natural waters flow from the earth, carrying muscle-soothing minerals; soaking in them is the best way to end a day spent exploring the destination, which is a true hub for outdoor adventure. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 Back in South Korea, the skin-care brand has already made a name for itself with its soothing mung bean formulas, which have racked up awards from major K-beauty platforms like Hwahae and, of course, Olive Young. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soothe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
  1. reassure
  2. calm
  3. relieve
  4. assure
  5. lull
  6. alleviate
  7. comfort
  8. compose
Verb
  • History suggests that anxious allies who are not reassured by their more powerful patron will invest in their own defense.
    — JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Comments from the new Fed chair appeared to reassure Wall Street that fighting inflation remains the priority for the central bank.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassure
Verb
  • The lightweight formula pairs olive, argan, jojoba, sunflower, and safflower oils with smoothing silicones to calm frizz and boost shine.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The tech giant's commentary around artificial intelligence demand appeared to calm down some of those fears.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of calm
Verb
  • Chasing might briefly relieve your distress if the person responds.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Cooper Rush will relieve Tagovailoa against Miami, and undrafted free agent rookie Jack Strand will also play, Stefanski said.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of relieve
Verb
  • The brand was quick to assure fans its other South Florida restaurants remained open in Miami Beach, Doral, Hollywood, Hallandale and Weston, and that plans to open a new location in Fort Lauderdale are still underway.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Dolly Parton‘s team is assuring fans of the beloved country icon that her legacy will continue throughout the countless projects that were already in motion before her death.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • When a baby is cranky or fighting sleep, a swing can gently calm them down or lull them to sleep.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This is not the time to get lulled into a false sense of security, according to BTIG.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lull
Verb
  • He was appointed as a special advisor for water infrastructure after last year’s rupture and prepared a report for the government on improvements to alleviate the island’s water problems.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the Cloaca Maxima was primarily designed to drain marshland and alleviate flooding.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleviate
Verb
  • This has been a difficult time for Blüh, but she's been comforted by the tremendous support she's received from people all over the world.
    — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The popular king played a crucial role comforting the nation in times of mourning.
    — Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of comfort
Verb
  • Debjit Samanta served as cinematographer, Ketul Thakkar edited the film and Nishant Ramtake composed the original score.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • By most accounts, Dolly composed some 3,000 songs over her lifetime.
    — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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