Definition of soothe
soothed
;soothing
soother
nounFrom the M-W Editors
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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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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So, to soothe his worries, Violeta went to officials at the Guggenheim, who gave their blessing for the performance.
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As vice president, Claire Underwood is peddling the same fear and supposedly soothing promise of her and her husband as America’s parents.
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His players credit Lue’s soothing, steady influence — on and off the floor — as nearly as vital to their success as a clutch Kyrie Irving 3-pointer.
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The hydrating-but-not-heavy jar contains cocoa butter and shea butter, as well as soothing aloe.
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Washington’s turbulence has yet to redound to the benefit of Democrats, and the Montana victory soothed some Republican nerves.
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Figure out what works for you and stick with non-food ways to soothe your soul.
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For your face, choose a product that soothes and fortifies your skin’s natural moisture levels.
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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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