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 Share a meaningful story with a mentor or a relative far away, because seeing the bigger picture can soothe worries and recenter your priorities. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026 The Americans needed something to soothe the tension Wednesday night, something to give them the goal that would clinch the victory and send them to the round of 16 against Belgium. — Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 The Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask is a single-use, two-piece yellow hydrogel mask infused with ingredients that deliver hydration and soothing benefits. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Desperate to soothe symptoms caused by unbalanced hormones, women are turning to a TikTok trend that recommends combining allergy medication and antacids to treat conditions like PMS or menopause. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soothe

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Verb

As first responders worked to get Donald Bellos into the ambulance, his mother could be seen on the body camera footage by his side, reassuring him.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Instead, the study should reassure coffee drinkers that moderate coffee consumption may fit into a liver-healthy lifestyle.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of reassure

Verb

As the situation in the south has calmed under a tentative truce, Hamza is waiting for the animals’ owners to return and reclaim them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026

Definition of calm

Verb

Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Malik Tillman was the hero, relieving the pressure of a 1-0 goal lead with just 10 men on the field with his brilliant free kick.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of relieve

Verb

Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Bennet is seeking to become Colorado's governor, while Hickenlooper is running for reelection, and neither is assured of victory.

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of assure

Verb

The shipments meant Adnoc was able to take greater advantage of surging oil prices earlier in the war, and helped alleviate the impact of the broader closure of the strait on global supplies.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
This is a critical time in history to create sustainable prevention and optimization, not simply alleviate symptoms.

— Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of alleviate

Verb

There are other means and methods as well, some of which may be combined, to alleviate stress and comfort your furry friend.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
The upscale American restaurant in SoHo is known for comforting dishes like a French dip sandwich and an ice cream sundae, as well as its savory sour-cream-and-onion martini from the cocktail menu.

— Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of comfort

Verb

One concern on Wall Street is that AI models that quickly compose code might threaten mature software companies.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Earlier this month, a bipartisan bill introduced in the House proposed establishing an independent commission composed of 13 members appointed by leaders in Congress and the president.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 July 2026

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