soothe
soothe
Definition
soothe (so̵̅o̅t̸h)
transitive verb soothed, soothing sooth′·ing
- to make calm or composed, as by gentle treatment, flattery, etc.; appease; mollify
- to allay or relieve (pain, an ache, etc.); assuage
Etymology: ME sothen < OE sothian, to bear witness to, prove true < soth: see sooth
intransitive verb
to have a soothing effect
soothe
Synonyms
soothe
v.
soothe
Usage Examples
Object
- irritation: If the rash persists, a mild steroid cream may soothe the irritation.
- ache: It can also be used to help soothe aches ans pains any were on your body.
- skin: These precious earth minerals aid in the relief of aches & pains, soothe the skin & help to release tension.
- stomach: Eating live yogurt will replace intestinal flora lost during the alcohol attack and soothe a sore stomach.
- inflammation: I told him I would use a different calming oil on his head to soothe the inflammation.
Noun phrase with adjective complement
- such: Benefits Can soothe arthritic symptoms such as: tender joints morning stiffness and swelling.
Modifying Another Word
- even: But music hath charms to soothe even the technocrat of 1851.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- away: Have you ever tried a relaxing sauna to soothe away your worries?
Followed by a transitive particle
- away: Now he let its gentleness soothe away the hard edges of the day.
Particle object:
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