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