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Definition of soothe
soothed
;soothing
soother
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Examples of soothe in a Sentence
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
Nothing can soothe their pain.
Recent Examples of soothe from the Web
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The humming of a box fan can be soothing, as can soft music.
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The beverage was originally made from rom a tonic formulated by Selma pharmacist Ashby Coleman to soothe upset stomachs.
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S&P Global Ratings soothed any fears about financial-collapse scenarios, judging that the nation’s banks could survive even if funds from all other Gulf nations disappeared.
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Music is often said to soothe the soul, and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra has commissioned a work to commemorate the tragedy.
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The sting will be soothed a bit for some of the Yahoo employees who lose their jobs:
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For the moment, the administration has defaulted to a position of doing little to try to soothe the health insurance industry even as many insurers warn that federal actions — or inaction — could aggravate the situation.
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Rustic wood tables, Old Chicago brick, pizza oven, soothing lighting and a generally unobtrusive noise level make for a satisfying sensorial experience.
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A lot of fidget spinner sellers advertise the toys as a way to soothe and improve focus for kids and adults with ADHD, autism and anxiety.
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Origin and Etymology of soothe
Middle English sothen to verify, from Old English sōthian, from sōth
SOOTHE Defined for English Language Learners
soothe
playDefinition of soothe for English Language Learners
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: to cause (someone) to be calmer, less angry, etc.
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: to cause (a part of the body) to feel better
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: to cause (pain) to go away or become less severe
SOOTHE Defined for Kids
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