soothe

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Beruhigens, Linderns von Schmerz oder Leid oder des Abschwächens der Intensität von etwas zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of calming, relieving pain or distress, or making something less intense.

1. To calm or comfortB1formal

   To gently reduce pain, distress, or anxiety; to make someone feel more relaxed.

   Beruhigen

   • The mother's gentle voice soothed the crying baby.
   • A warm bath can soothe tired muscles.
   • He tried to soothe her fears about the surgery.

   Synonymeassuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyquietrelievesettletranquilize

   Antonymeagitateannoydistressexciteirritateprovokeupset

2. To relieve or alleviateB1formal

   To make a physical or emotional discomfort less severe.

   Lindern

   • This cream is designed to soothe skin irritation.
   • Drinking herbal tea can soothe a sore throat.
   • The massage helped soothe his aching back.

   Synonymealleviateassuagecalmcomforteasemitigatemollifypacifyquietrelieve

   Antonymeaggravateexacerbateintensifyirritateworsen