Meaning & Definition of Soothe in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To bring comfort to someone who is distressed.

  Example Sentence: She tried to soothe the crying baby by rocking him gently.

• Definition: To relieve or ease pain or discomfort.

  Example Sentence: The ointment helped to soothe the irritation on her skin.

• Definition: To pacify or calm down a person or situation.

  Example Sentence: He spoke in a soft voice to soothe her anxiety.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English sothen, from Old English sōthian 'to declare something as true, to make true'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• soothe the savage beast: To calm a person or situation that is angry or aggressive.
• soothe troubled waters: To bring peace to a chaotic situation.

Translations

• Spanish: calmar

• French: apaiser

• German: beruhigen

• Russian: успокоить

Related Words

• calm: To make (someone) tranquil and quiet.

• comfort: To provide relief and support to someone in distress.

Slang Meanings of soothe

• Meaning: To chill out or relax.

  Example Sentence: I need to soothe after that stressful meeting.

• Meaning: To smoke or consume a substance to relax.

  Example Sentence: He likes to soothe with some herbal tea in the evening.