118 Another Word for Soothe? – Soothe Synonyms & Antonyms

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Meaning of soothe

to make someone or something feel calmer and less upset

Etymology of soothe

The word "soothe" comes from Old English "þolian" meaning to endure, and "sōthian" meaning to make true or to prove, which is also related to "sōþ" meaning truth, the modern English word developed from these roots to mean calming or making true the feelings of comfort and peace

Synonyms

calm pacify comfort reassure alleviate mollify placate appease tranquilize serene quieten still hush gentle lenify mitigate soften ease solace allay assuage lull dulcify sweeten smooth quiet silence temper moderate

Definitions

  • to make someone or something feel calmer and less upset
  • * to make a painful or unpleasant feeling less severe
  • * to make someone feel more relaxed and less anxious

Usage Examples

  • The music was meant to soothe the savage beast
  • * A warm bath can help soothe sore muscles
  • * The teacher's kind words helped to soothe the child's hurt feelings

Antonyms

agitate provoke irritate annoy disturb upset trouble perturb ruffle vex inflame infuriate anger enrage exasperate infuriate incense madden rile gall grate nettle rankle peeve

Related Adjectives

calm peaceful serene tranquil quiet still gentle lenient mitigating alleviating comforting reassuring soothing placating appeasing pacifying mollifying dulcet sweet smooth silky

Related Nouns

comfort solace relief consolation calmness serenity peace tranquility quiet stillness gentleness leniency mitigation alleviation appeasement pacification mollification reassurance lullaby balm salve

Related Verbs

calm pacify comfort reassure alleviate mollify placate appease tranquilize serene quieten still hush gentle lenify mitigate soften ease solace allay assuage lull dulcify
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