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Definition soothe in British English

soothe verb

[transitive] verb
/suːð/
1

to make someone more calm and more relaxed when they are feeling nervous, worried, or upset

Example

She was doing her best to soothe the crying baby.

Example

The news wasn't enough to soothe the nerves of the high-street banks.

Synonyms and related words
soothe comfort reassure
2

to make something less sore or painful

Example

Use a moisturizer to soothe any dryness.

Synonyms and related words
relieve ease deaden
Definition soothe in British English