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To calm or lull one who is distraught, emotional or excited
“A subtle noise is made by both men and women to soothe the child to sleep, a sound like the soughing of the wind through the pines.”
To provide assuagement or palliation to the pain or suffering of
“The sweetness of the flower that had become a part of Marion herself might soothe the pain of his final moment on earth.”
To relieve the distress or suffering of
“He cannot succeed in being a man for his wife, because he does not know how to soothe her anguish.”
To reduce the intensity or severity of
“Kayla felt like her mouth was on fire, and longed for a piece of bread or something to soothe the heat.”
To tranquilize by giving a sedative
To calm or compose oneself after being tense or over-excited
To touch or stroke gently or lovingly
To treat someone medically, as a doctor would
To persuade someone to do something
To act as a mediator between two parties
To feel sorrow for the misfortunes of
To praise or flatter
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