SOOTHE Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

soothe

verb

ˈsüt͟h

Definition of soothe

as in to reassure

to ease the grief or distress of there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents

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as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance soothed the baby with a bottle

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as in to relieve

to make more bearable or less severe hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat

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Recent Examples of soothe Specialized massage techniques span the world, including Maldivian, Thai, Tibetan, and Balinese, and expert 111Skin facials work to soothe, repair, and sculpt. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief is designed to soothe and moisturize the eyes, helping relieve irritation, burning and mild dryness, according to the product’s website. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 These natural waters flow from the earth, carrying muscle-soothing minerals; soaking in them is the best way to end a day spent exploring the destination, which is a true hub for outdoor adventure. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 Back in South Korea, the skin-care brand has already made a name for itself with its soothing mung bean formulas, which have racked up awards from major K-beauty platforms like Hwahae and, of course, Olive Young. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soothe

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History suggests that anxious allies who are not reassured by their more powerful patron will invest in their own defense.

— JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Comments from the new Fed chair appeared to reassure Wall Street that fighting inflation remains the priority for the central bank.

— Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reassure

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The lightweight formula pairs olive, argan, jojoba, sunflower, and safflower oils with smoothing silicones to calm frizz and boost shine.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
The tech giant's commentary around artificial intelligence demand appeared to calm down some of those fears.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of calm

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Party leaders laid out proposals for relieving poverty, improving social security, and reforming the education system and admitted members from backgrounds unusual for the CHP, including a Kurdish activist and a union leader.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
And when the jury verdict came, he was relieved and gratified.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of relieve

Verb

The show’s star, Chris Hansen, has already begun complaining about the picture, so some controversy seems assured.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Although the couple was worried about damaging the tiles underfoot with such footwear as high heels, the Penha Longa Resort events team assured them that all surfaces were meant to be walked on.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of assure

Verb

He was appointed as a special advisor for water infrastructure after last year’s rupture and prepared a report for the government on improvements to alleviate the island’s water problems.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
But the Cloaca Maxima was primarily designed to drain marshland and alleviate flooding.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleviate

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Anurag Saikia composed the music for the first track, which features vocals by Jyoti Nooran and lyrics by Shakeel Azmi.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
One such scene that appears captured, not composed, arises when a playful exchange about AccRite’s dead son on a job site goes too far.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

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