Synonyms of soothes

soothes

verb

present tense third-person singular of soothe

1

as in reassures

to ease the grief or distress of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reassures
• assures
• comforts
• cheers
• consoles
• uplifts
• sympathizes
• solaces
• relieves
• alleviates
• calms
• allays
• empathizes
• lifts
• elevates
• relaxes
• commiserates
• quiets
• buoys (up)
• condoles
• boosts
• assuages
• tranquilizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• troubles
• distresses
• torments
• discourages
• tortures
• worries
• intensifies
• aggravates
• upsets
• demoralizes
• irritates
• worsens
• annoys
• disheartens
• frets
• irks
• harasses
• pesters

2

as in calms

to free from distress or disturbance

soothed the baby with a bottle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calms
• composes
• lulls
• quiets
• appeases
• relaxes
• relieves
• settles
• quietens
• tranquilizes
• stills
• hushes
• salves
• quells
• pacifies
• alleviates
• placates
• eases
• lullabies
• mollifies
• mitigates
• allays
• becalms
• conciliates
• assuages
• sedates
• lays
• stupefies
• solaces
• narcotizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disturbs
• keys (up)
• perturbs
• upsets
• vexes
• agitates
• aggravates
• intensifies
• heightens
• disquiets
• arouses
• excites
• rouses
• incites
• discomposes
• stirs (up)
• works up
• foments

3

as in alleviates

to make more bearable or less severe

hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleviates
• relieves
• helps
• eases
• mitigates
• softens
• allays
• assuages
• heals
• improves
• mollifies
• enhances
• cures
• lightens
• palliates
• tempers
• moderates
• remedies
• corrects
• abates
• enriches
• refines
• repairs
• ameliorates
• rectifies
• fixes
• perfects
• amends
• reforms
• mends
• emends
• betters
• meliorates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hurts
• impairs
• injures
• aggravates
• harms
• exacerbates
• intensifies
• heightens
• sharpens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of soothes

The combination of liquid exfoliants gently boosts cell turnover and remove clogged pores, while tea tree leaf water hydrate and soothes. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Du says more work is needed to fully understand how music soothes a stressed brain. — Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026

Rice lipids and jojoba oil seal in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, while 2% ectoin soothes redness and protects against water loss. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

Antioxidants like vitamin E and green tea provide instant nourishment and a boost of radiance, while aloe vera soothes the skin and prevents the dry, flaky aftermath that often accompanies retinol. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026

Perched along Positano’s cliffs, the hotel soothes the soul and stirs the senses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Anything that soothes that, or gives them more-than-human capacities—that’s just unhelpful to them. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

This Loops x Dune mist is so refreshing— an instant burst of coolness that also soothes and rehydrates my skin without disrupting my makeup. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

This reduces friction, soothes your skin, and helps make the massage more comfortable. — Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026