Main Entry: soothe
Pronunciation: \ˈsüth\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): soothed; sooth·ing
Etymology: Middle English sothen to verify, from Old English sōthian, from sōth
Date: 1657
transitive verb 1 : to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
2 : relieve, alleviate {soothe a cough}
3 : to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to {music soothes the soul} intransitive verb : to bring peace, composure, or quietude
2 : relieve, alleviate {soothe a cough}
3 : to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to {music soothes the soul} intransitive verb : to bring peace, composure, or quietude
— sooth·er noun
