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Definition of soothe in English: sootheverb suːðsuð [with object]1Gently calm (a person or their feelings) 安慰（人，感情）；使平静 a shot of brandy might soothe his nerves 一小杯白兰地也许能让他神经平静下来。 Example sentencesExamples - After the beating, to soothe Papa's feelings, the children are required to say that it didn't hurt.
- To soothe the feeling I curled up into a ball on my bed and tried to sleep.
- Jack's voice was calm, it soothed her, making her feel a bit safe.
- The secretary kept her voice gentle and calm, attempting to soothe the distressed mother.
- I need something warm to calm my nerves, soothe my agitation.
- The lullaby ‘My Darling’ tells the words of a parent soothing a child.
- He turned, walked back to her, turned and then walked back to the door again, the quiet rustle of feathers soothing him.
- The fish in the aquarium act as a sedative to quiet and soothe the irritation of the long wait.
- At any rate, after about an hour calming him down and soothing him, we made some effort to get him back to sleep.
- In the years since her death in 1991, the Motor City music has comforted me, soothed me, reminded me of the very best elements of my mother and my ten years with her.
- The ritual of it soothed her, calmed her nerves - there was something very protective and safe about it all.
- The tapping sound somewhat soothed Carl, and lulled him into a sleepy state, only then to be reawakened by the icy wind.
- Big, beautiful showy flowers have a tranquil effect that soothes you at the end of a long day.
- Just as her music soothes her baby to sleep, so the presence of each new daughter has had an effect on her writing and performing.
- Sir Irwin held him down gently, soothing him with soft words and petting him.
- The sound of his heartbeat soothed me, calming me down.
- She let her mind focus on the sound of the waves and the birds, listening as the music they made soothed her nerves and calmed her mind.
- Somehow, the music soothed her, and calmed her down.
- It's not a matter of soothing our feelings, it's about taking his responsibility.
- He soothed her with comforting words and finished the task.
Synonyms calm, calm down, quiet, pacify, subdue, settle, settle down, comfort, hush, lull, tranquillize, appease, win over, conciliate, make peace with, mollify, propitiate British quieten (down) relaxing, restful, quiet, calm, calming, reassuring, tranquil, peaceful, placid, reposeful, tranquillizing, soporific - 1.1 Reduce pain or discomfort in (a part of the body)
减轻（身体某部位）的疼痛（或不适） to soothe the skin try chamomile or thyme 要让皮肤舒服，试一下黄春菊或百里香。 Example sentencesExamples - All race events will start and finish at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, where various artists will soothe tired bodies with cool rhythms.
- Grumbling, I went to soothe my body in a nice warm shower.
- This or any similar over-the-counter preparation can be applied to the blisters to help dry them out and soothe the skin.
- The water immediately soothed my body and my feet found the bottom.
- Green tea, jasmine tea and chai may soothe the body, but try Chinese bamboo wind chimes for that friend who needs some peace of mind.
- The hot bath soothed her aching body, clearing her head.
- A moisturiser's job is to soothe dry skin, reduce fine lines and provide a little additional help at weatherproofing.
- Facial masks soothe delicate skin, and some basic ingredients like yogurt, honey and applesauce work well.
- If sports injuries occur, emergency treatment should be taken quickly, which can soothe the body and even save one's life.
- In China, it is often recommended to apply cooled black tea to the skin to soothe sunburn.
- It beats a top-of-the-line massage for soothing the body and mind.
- After dinner, a nightly outdoor Jacuzzi soothes my tennis-addled body.
- Researchers found that a mother's affection enhances a gene in the baby's brain which soothes the body.
- It calms and soothes the body, moves the spirit and stimulates the mind.
- It took a lot of scrubbing to get the sand out of every nook and cranny, and it was only afterwards that I felt the benefits; my entire body felt relaxed and soothed and my skin as supple as a newborn baby's.
- With summer here, SPA is especially needed after being out in the sun, to soothe the body and skin.
- The water was cool and soothing.
- Water, especially in a cleansing bath before a ritual, always soothes my body and soul.
- I slid into the hot tub and sighed as the warm water from the jets soothed my aching body.
- For the rest of us, floating is a wonderful way to relax, which quiets the mind and soothes the body.
Synonyms palliative, mild, calmative, alleviating rare alleviative, alleviatory, lenitive, demulcent, assuasive, mitigatory, mitigative, paregoric - 1.2 Relieve or ease (pain)
减轻（疼痛） it contains a mild anaesthetic to soothe the pain 它含有温和的麻醉剂能够减轻疼痛。 Example sentencesExamples - It was as if her voice soothed the pain in my legs.
- It's involved in glucosamine synthesis for speedier joint repair, and it soothes aches, pains and inflammation.
- Derived from peppermint leaves, menthol soothes muscle spasms, relieves pain, eases breathing and inflammatory conditions, such as tendonitis.
- Is there any cream or lotion I could use to soothe this pain?
- If your gums hurt after brushing, apply ice to soothe the pain.
- There might have been withheld from the Saviour those strong religious consolations, those clear views of the justice and goodness of God, which would have blunted his pains and soothed his agonies.
- She shook out her hair and sat in the early sunlight awhile, letting its dry warmth soothe her lingering aches.
- Creams that contain camomile lotion, steroid cream, or anaesthetic can soothe the pain of a bite, as can an antihistamine tablet.
- The poor and the needy who turn up for treatment at the hospital are now confident that the free drug cell working inside this room will soothe their pain.
- She heated a large cauldron for a bath to soothe her aches, and, sighing in contentment, sat down in it for a long soak.
- Hot showers, a humidifier, and gargling with warm saltwater aid drainage, shrink inflamed membranes and soothe sore-throat pain.
- Many Gujarati Hindu women in fact shared it; they showed little inclination to soothe the pain of the victims and survivors.
- Taking to the waters to soothe aches and pains has been a hallmark of the resort for more than a century.
- He touched his cheek with his right hand and soothed the pain.
- Hopefully, the cold water will soothe the ache.
- The echinacea, lavender, and tea tree kill germs and the St. John's wort soothes the pain.
- For Isabel, I prepared a mixture of oils which not only soothed the pain and relaxed her, but also stimulated the uterus and brought on labour.
- Her pale feet quickly became dirty as she stepped though a small cold muddy stream, soothing the pain on her feet's soles from running.
- They were to help the wounded by soothing the pain until the true healers arrived.
- Now the liquid will merge with the leaves, increasing the effects of the chemicals, and soothing the pain.
Synonyms alleviate, ease, relieve, take the edge off, assuage, allay, dull, soften, lessen, moderate, temper, palliate, mitigate, diminish, decrease, blunt, deaden, abate rare lenify
OriginOld English sōthian 'verify, show to be true', from sōth 'true' (see sooth). In the 16th century the verb passed through the senses 'corroborate (a statement'), 'humour (a person) by expressing assent' and 'flatter by one's assent', whence 'mollify, appease' (late 17th century). In Anglo-Saxon times to soothe was to show or prove that something is true. The first part of soothsayer (Middle English), ‘someone who can foresee the future’, is based on the same word and originally described someone who speaks the truth, while the archaic forsooth is simply another way of saying ‘in truth’. During the 16th century the meaning of soothe moved from ‘to corroborate a statement, back someone up in what they are saying’, to ‘humour or flatter someone by agreeing with them’. This finally led to the meaning ‘to calm, comfort, or placate’ which we are familiar with today.
Definition of soothe in US English: sootheverbso͞oT͟Hsuð [with object]1Gently calm (a person or their feelings) 安慰（人，感情）；使平静 a shot of brandy might soothe his nerves 一小杯白兰地也许能让他神经平静下来。 Example sentencesExamples - The lullaby ‘My Darling’ tells the words of a parent soothing a child.
- Jack's voice was calm, it soothed her, making her feel a bit safe.
- It's not a matter of soothing our feelings, it's about taking his responsibility.
- To soothe the feeling I curled up into a ball on my bed and tried to sleep.
- The sound of his heartbeat soothed me, calming me down.
- After the beating, to soothe Papa's feelings, the children are required to say that it didn't hurt.
- At any rate, after about an hour calming him down and soothing him, we made some effort to get him back to sleep.
- She let her mind focus on the sound of the waves and the birds, listening as the music they made soothed her nerves and calmed her mind.
- In the years since her death in 1991, the Motor City music has comforted me, soothed me, reminded me of the very best elements of my mother and my ten years with her.
- The ritual of it soothed her, calmed her nerves - there was something very protective and safe about it all.
- Big, beautiful showy flowers have a tranquil effect that soothes you at the end of a long day.
- The secretary kept her voice gentle and calm, attempting to soothe the distressed mother.
- I need something warm to calm my nerves, soothe my agitation.
- Just as her music soothes her baby to sleep, so the presence of each new daughter has had an effect on her writing and performing.
- Somehow, the music soothed her, and calmed her down.
- The tapping sound somewhat soothed Carl, and lulled him into a sleepy state, only then to be reawakened by the icy wind.
- The fish in the aquarium act as a sedative to quiet and soothe the irritation of the long wait.
- He soothed her with comforting words and finished the task.
- He turned, walked back to her, turned and then walked back to the door again, the quiet rustle of feathers soothing him.
- Sir Irwin held him down gently, soothing him with soft words and petting him.
Synonyms calm, calm down, quiet, pacify, subdue, settle, settle down, comfort, hush, lull, tranquillize, appease, win over, conciliate, make peace with, mollify, propitiate relaxing, restful, quiet, calm, calming, reassuring, tranquil, peaceful, placid, reposeful, tranquillizing, soporific - 1.1 Reduce pain or discomfort in (a part of the body)
减轻（身体某部位）的疼痛（或不适） to soothe the skin try chamomile or thyme 要让皮肤舒服，试一下黄春菊或百里香。 Example sentencesExamples - This or any similar over-the-counter preparation can be applied to the blisters to help dry them out and soothe the skin.
- Researchers found that a mother's affection enhances a gene in the baby's brain which soothes the body.
- Water, especially in a cleansing bath before a ritual, always soothes my body and soul.
- I slid into the hot tub and sighed as the warm water from the jets soothed my aching body.
- Grumbling, I went to soothe my body in a nice warm shower.
- Facial masks soothe delicate skin, and some basic ingredients like yogurt, honey and applesauce work well.
- Green tea, jasmine tea and chai may soothe the body, but try Chinese bamboo wind chimes for that friend who needs some peace of mind.
- With summer here, SPA is especially needed after being out in the sun, to soothe the body and skin.
- It took a lot of scrubbing to get the sand out of every nook and cranny, and it was only afterwards that I felt the benefits; my entire body felt relaxed and soothed and my skin as supple as a newborn baby's.
- It beats a top-of-the-line massage for soothing the body and mind.
- For the rest of us, floating is a wonderful way to relax, which quiets the mind and soothes the body.
- It calms and soothes the body, moves the spirit and stimulates the mind.
- All race events will start and finish at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, where various artists will soothe tired bodies with cool rhythms.
- If sports injuries occur, emergency treatment should be taken quickly, which can soothe the body and even save one's life.
- A moisturiser's job is to soothe dry skin, reduce fine lines and provide a little additional help at weatherproofing.
- In China, it is often recommended to apply cooled black tea to the skin to soothe sunburn.
- The water was cool and soothing.
- The hot bath soothed her aching body, clearing her head.
- The water immediately soothed my body and my feet found the bottom.
- After dinner, a nightly outdoor Jacuzzi soothes my tennis-addled body.
Synonyms palliative, mild, calmative, alleviating - 1.2 Relieve or ease (pain)
减轻（疼痛） it contains a mild anesthetic to soothe the pain 它含有温和的麻醉剂能够减轻疼痛。 Example sentencesExamples - Hopefully, the cold water will soothe the ache.
- For Isabel, I prepared a mixture of oils which not only soothed the pain and relaxed her, but also stimulated the uterus and brought on labour.
- He touched his cheek with his right hand and soothed the pain.
- Derived from peppermint leaves, menthol soothes muscle spasms, relieves pain, eases breathing and inflammatory conditions, such as tendonitis.
- Taking to the waters to soothe aches and pains has been a hallmark of the resort for more than a century.
- She heated a large cauldron for a bath to soothe her aches, and, sighing in contentment, sat down in it for a long soak.
- There might have been withheld from the Saviour those strong religious consolations, those clear views of the justice and goodness of God, which would have blunted his pains and soothed his agonies.
- Her pale feet quickly became dirty as she stepped though a small cold muddy stream, soothing the pain on her feet's soles from running.
- Creams that contain camomile lotion, steroid cream, or anaesthetic can soothe the pain of a bite, as can an antihistamine tablet.
- It's involved in glucosamine synthesis for speedier joint repair, and it soothes aches, pains and inflammation.
- Is there any cream or lotion I could use to soothe this pain?
- The echinacea, lavender, and tea tree kill germs and the St. John's wort soothes the pain.
- It was as if her voice soothed the pain in my legs.
- They were to help the wounded by soothing the pain until the true healers arrived.
- The poor and the needy who turn up for treatment at the hospital are now confident that the free drug cell working inside this room will soothe their pain.
- If your gums hurt after brushing, apply ice to soothe the pain.
- Many Gujarati Hindu women in fact shared it; they showed little inclination to soothe the pain of the victims and survivors.
- Now the liquid will merge with the leaves, increasing the effects of the chemicals, and soothing the pain.
- Hot showers, a humidifier, and gargling with warm saltwater aid drainage, shrink inflamed membranes and soothe sore-throat pain.
- She shook out her hair and sat in the early sunlight awhile, letting its dry warmth soothe her lingering aches.
Synonyms alleviate, ease, relieve, take the edge off, assuage, allay, dull, soften, lessen, moderate, temper, palliate, mitigate, diminish, decrease, blunt, deaden, abate
OriginOld English sōthian ‘verify, show to be true’, from sōth ‘true’ (see sooth). In the 16th century the verb passed through the senses ‘corroborate (a statement’), ‘humor (a person) by expressing assent’ and ‘flatter by one's assent’, whence ‘mollify, appease’ (late 17th century). |