English · Body & Health
soothe
/suːð/
[/suːð/]
make pain or worry less; calm
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Definition
To make someone feel calmer, or to make pain or discomfort less. It is often used for comforting a person or easing a sore part of the body.
Example
The warm tea helped soothe her sore throat.
The warm tea helped soothe her sore throat.
Etymology
From Old English 'sōthian' (to verify, prove true), later meaning to calm.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for calming people and easing pain or irritation.