Entry Word: soothe

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to ease the grief or distress of <there seemed no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents> — see comfort 1
2 to free from distress or disturbance <soothed the baby with a bottle> — see calm 1
3 to make more bearable or less severe <hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat> — see help 2