soothes; soothed; soothing
1
: to cause (someone) to be calmer, less angry, etc.
She played music to soothe [=comfort] the baby.
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
2
a
: to cause (a part of the body) to feel better
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
b
: to cause (pain) to go away or become less severe
Nothing can soothe their pain.
—sometimes + awayThe massage soothed away my back pain.
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/soothe. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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