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 As a result, the spirits are crafted with a key ingredient of manuka honey that helps protect the throat paired alongside more soothing botanicals such as bee pollen and chamomile. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 On par with the matcha theme, this formula includes soothing green tea and barrier-supporting ceramide NP to keep dry and sensitive skin happy. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 The hydrogel mask is packed with NAD+, EGF, and collagen to soothe irritation, plump fine lines and wrinkles, renew dull, dry skin, and boost hydration. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Cocokind’s Revitalizing Eye Cream is like a refreshing glass of cool water for exhausted eyes, designed to reduce the appearance of bags and shadowy circles by locking in hydration, soothing skin, and helping depuff. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soothe

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe

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An employee may feel obliged to listen, reassure or reciprocate even when uncomfortable.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Bobbie and DeForrest said they were reassured that the state's Department of Child Safety would find facilities to provide the care that had eluded them.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of reassure

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The traffic along its length will need traffic calming measures, and the ramps between it and Roosevelt Road will need revisions.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Some of those projects include new sidewalk and crosswalk installations, citywide traffic-calming measures and sidewalk extensions.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of calm

Verb

The belief that heat can benefit the mind and relieve psychic suffering has a long history across human societies.

— Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
According to a photo from the scene, one appeared to have blood on its hind leg; the other appeared relieved to have its friend back.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of relieve

Verb

County Mayor Mark Bogen said he was assured by Sheriff Gregory Tony that a high-ranking officer and the sheriff’s chief financial officer would attend Tuesday morning’s budget workshop.

— Rafael Olmeda, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
The petition says that federal agents have taken Panettiere’s property in an investigation, and there is no authorized person to deal with them and assure it is returned.

— Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of assure

Verb

With a physician shortage projected to be 33% by 2033, the Health Technology Bill of 2025 aims to use AI to alleviate the growing demand for physicians.

— Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Authorities are monitoring air quality and hotspots, with the government conducting cloud seeding when conditions permit to alleviate the situation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleviate

Verb

Families may continue a pregnancy, deliver their baby, hold and comfort their child, create memories and receive bereavement support.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
That means the baby’s crib or bassinet can be next to the parents’ bed, which makes feeding and comforting easier, but the baby should sleep on a separate surface.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of comfort

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The score, composed by Damon Albarn, has a rough, analog feel to it, incorporating instruments like an Indonesian angklung.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Dylan’s backing band, as introduced at Carnegie, was composed of the Hawks guitarist Robbie Robertson, the organist Garth Hudson, the bassist Rick Danko, the pianist Richard Manual and the drummer Levon Helm.

— Atoosa Moinzadeh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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