SOOTHE Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

soothe

verb

ˈsüt͟h

Definition of soothe next

as in to reassure

to ease the grief or distress of there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents

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Relevance

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as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance soothed the baby with a bottle

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as in to relieve

to make more bearable or less severe hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat

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Recent Examples of soothe Arvada West was a worthy competitor — good luck to any team facing Vais next season — but this was Regis’ time, this was Regis’ team to soothe past heartbreak. —

Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 First is glycolic acid to exfoliate dead skin cells, soothing green tea extract to help with excess oils, coQ10 to improve texture, and vitamin C to fade dark spots. —

Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 May 2026 Such lovers can soothe certain wounds in your soul, but only temporarily, only superficially. —

Taiye Selasi, New Yorker, 31 May 2026 Meanwhile, panthenol and allantoin help to soothe the skin barrier. —

Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for soothe

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In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Norrased sought to reassure him, telling him that the water was being drained, and handing over blankets and food.

— Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026