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Sooth: meaning, definitions and examples

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sooth

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

calm feelings

To sooth means to bring comfort or relief to someone who is in distress or pain. It can refer to both physical and emotional states, helping to ease discomfort or anxiety. When someone soothes another person, they often do so through gentle words, actions, or a calming presence. This word is commonly used in contexts relating to caregiving, emotional support, or healing. Soothing can also be applied to inanimate objects, like sounds or scents that produce a calming effect.

Synonyms

calm, comfort, mollify, pacify, relax

Examples of usage

  • She sang a lullaby to soothe the crying baby.
  • The cool water helped to soothe his sunburn.
  • A warm bath can soothe your tired muscles.
  • He tried to soothe her fears with reassurances.
Context #2 | Verb

alleviate pain

To soothe also involves mitigating pain or discomfort, akin to healing. When someone applies ointment or offers a remedy, they are soothing the affected area or person. This term is frequently used in healthcare, particularly when discussing treatments aimed at reducing pain. The soothing of pain can also involve psychological strategies, such as mindfulness or therapy, to help individuals cope with their suffering.

Synonyms

assuage, ease, mitigate, palliate, relieve

Examples of usage

  • The doctor used a cream to soothe the rash.
  • Meditation can help to soothe mental distress.
  • She took medicine to soothe her headache.

Translations

Translations of the word "sooth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acalmar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beruhigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัะฟะพะบะพั—ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uspokoiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใชใ ใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apaiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calmar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yatฤฑลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ •์‹œํ‚ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‡ุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uklidnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upokojiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰ๆŠš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomiriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakitlษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calmar

Etymology

The word 'sooth' has origins in Old English, deriving from 'sลth', which means 'truth' or 'reality'. It has been used since the early medieval period to refer to something that is true or real. Over time, the term evolved into forms associated with comfort and relief. The influence of various Germanic languages has shaped its usage and meaning in modern English. The current applications of 'sooth' highlight an evolution from its original indication of truth to the notion of providing comfort and alleviation from distress. The word is less common today in modern English but has distinct meanings in historical texts and poetic expressions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,935, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.