soothe
word
Definition
To make someone feel calmer or less upset; to relieve pain or discomfort.
Usage & Nuances
More gentle and emotional than 'calm' or 'relieve'. Common with infants ('soothe a crying baby'), pain ('soothe a sore throat'), or stress ('soothe nerves'). Usually used in caring, supportive contexts.
Spanish: calmar - tranquilizarPortuguese (BR): acalmar - tranquilizarPortuguese (PT): acalmar - tranquilizarChinese (Simplified): 安慰 - 抚慰Chinese (Traditional): 安慰 - 撫慰Hindi: सांत्वना देना - शांत करनाArabic: يهدئ - يسكّنBengali: শান্ত করা - প্রশমিত করাRussian: успокаивать - утешать - облегчатьJapanese: なだめる - 落ち着かせる - 和らげるVietnamese: xoa dịu - làm dịuKorean: 달래다 - 진정시키다 - 완화하다Turkish: yatıştırmak - hafifletmekUrdu: تسکین دینا - دلاسہ دیناIndonesian: menenangkan - meredakan
Example Sentences
The mother soothed her crying baby.
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This cream will soothe your sunburn.
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Music can soothe your mind.
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She tried to soothe his nerves before the exam.
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A hot drink might soothe your sore throat.
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His words did little to soothe their anger.
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