SOOTHE Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

soothe

verb

ˈsüt͟h

Definition of soothe

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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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 For those with a sensitive eye area that can’t always handle strong active ingredients, this soothing superstar from Cocokind is a clear winner. — Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026 Innovative mechanics and a soothing stretch mode make the LiberNovo Omni memorable, but its mediocre support ultimately overshadows its technical achievements. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The water is said to soothe pathologies of the respiratory system, treat rheumatic complaints and aid motor rehabilitation. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soothe

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The town hall was a chance for someone, anyone, to take the lead and say something that would reassure a furious Eastside.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Amore reassured residents of Rhode Island's election security, citing regular voter list maintenance and participation in information-sharing agreements.

— Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 10 July 2026

Definition of reassure

Verb

The denial was a hit to Wilber’s spirit, but Yadira tried to calm the restless teenager.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
On the skin-care front, hyaluronic acid and glycerin help draw in and lock in moisture, while soothing tiger grass helps support the skin barrier and calm the look of irritation.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of calm

Verb

The patient must be in an advanced or terminal stage, experiencing pain that cannot be relieved or is unbearable, and seeking lethal medication of their own free will.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Just like human babies, kittens gnaw on things to relieve the pressure and discomfort of adult teeth pushing through their gums.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of relieve

Verb

And no matter how close that build appears to being finished, Cristobal will assure you there’s more work to be done.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
At the same time, the ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, downplayed the situation and assured passengers that there was no need to panic.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of assure

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By stop-starting Gvardiol — a trick that lulls defenders into a false sense of security — and then faking to go one way and then the other, Messi found space where there seemed to be none and set up Julian Alvarez for Argentina’s third goal.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Sometimes the best way to decompress after a long day is to plop onto the couch, turn on your favorite TV show, and let the bright screen gently lull you into a beautiful, drooly sleep.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026

Definition of lull

Verb

The shipments meant Adnoc was able to take greater advantage of surging oil prices earlier in the war, and helped alleviate the impact of the broader closure of the strait on global supplies.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
This is a critical time in history to create sustainable prevention and optimization, not simply alleviate symptoms.

— Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of alleviate

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But she was comforted by the fact that, according to Tiger Aesthetics, the donor’s DNA is removed in the manufacturing process.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
If any member of the family is starting to feel under the weather, whip up a bowl of comforting chicken soup with lemons and carrots to help everyone stay healthy for the rest of the week.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of comfort

Verb

The dots composing the words move up the screen while the rest of the pinpoints move downward, generating a visual opposition that the human mind can detect and discern.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Abrams is doing it all this time — writing, directing, producing, and even, for the first time, composing the original score.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

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