soothe

soothe · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To gently calm or relieve.

  2. 2.

    To reduce pain or discomfort.

Related words

Antonyms: aggravate, irritate
See also: calm, comfort, relieve
Synonyms: calm, comfort, ease

Etymology

From Old English sōþian ("to verify, prove true"), later developing the sense of comfort.