Synonyms of soothed

soothed

verb

past tense of soothe

1

as in reassured

to ease the grief or distress of

there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reassured
• assured
• comforted
• consoled
• cheered
• uplifted
• solaced
• sympathized
• relieved
• calmed
• alleviated
• lifted
• allayed
• empathized
• quieted
• commiserated
• elevated
• assuaged
• relaxed
• buoyed (up)
• condoled
• boosted
• tranquilized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• troubled
• tortured
• tormented
• discouraged
• distressed
• worried
• upset
• intensified
• aggravated
• annoyed
• irritated
• worsened
• disheartened
• demoralized
• harassed
• fretted
• irked
• pestered

2

as in calmed

to free from distress or disturbance

soothed the baby with a bottle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calmed
• lulled
• composed
• quieted
• appeased
• relaxed
• stilled
• salved
• tranquilized
• quietened
• relieved
• becalmed
• settled
• hushed
• quelled
• placated
• mollified
• pacified
• eased
• lullabied
• alleviated
• allayed
• conciliated
• assuaged
• mitigated
• solaced
• laid
• stupefied
• sedated
• narcotized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disturbed
• upset
• agitated
• perturbed
• vexed
• intensified
• aggravated
• heightened
• keyed (up)
• disquieted
• excited
• aroused
• discomposed
• roused
• stirred (up)
• incited
• worked up
• fomented

3

as in alleviated

to make more bearable or less severe

hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleviated
• relieved
• eased
• helped
• mitigated
• softened
• mollified
• allayed
• assuaged
• healed
• cured
• improved
• tempered
• enhanced
• palliated
• lightened
• remedied
• moderated
• abated
• corrected
• repaired
• fixed
• refined
• rectified
• amended
• enriched
• ameliorated
• perfected
• reformed
• mended
• emended
• bettered
• meliorated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aggravated
• hurt
• injured
• impaired
• exacerbated
• intensified
• heightened
• harmed
• sharpened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of soothed

The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

History was repeating, ancient bonds once damaged in war, silenced, and soothed in the quiet moments after. — Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Powered by chemical agents, this provides apt UV protection while hyaluronic acid improves hydration levels, niacinamide quells inflammation, and allantoin keeps skin soothed. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

As Hai opened his heart on set while filming the emotional father-daughter confession scene, the profound pain was soothed. — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Paul is easily soothed, enjoys engaging with others, and feels comfortable in new environments. — Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Abbott’s campaign season turnabout on data centers doesn’t seem to have soothed many. — Marc Levy, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Abbott tries to soothe concerns Abbott’s campaign season turnabout on data centers doesn’t seem to have soothed many. — Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

That soothed the huge disappointment of their soccer team — World Cup runners-up in 2006 — who went on strike and refused to train before crashing out of the group stages. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026