Main Entry: soothe

Pronunciation: \ˈsüth\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): soothed; sooth·ing

Etymology: Middle English sothen to verify, from Old English sōthian, from sōth

Date: 1657

transitive verb 1 : to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
2 : relieve, alleviate <soothe a cough>
3 : to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to <music soothes the soul>intransitive verb : to bring peace, composure, or quietude

— sooth·er noun