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Definition of: soothe
(s
th) v. soothed, sooth·ing v.t.
1. To restore to a quiet or normal state; calm.
2. To mitigate, soften, or relieve, as pain or grief.
3. Obs. To yield assent to; agree with.
—v.i.
4. To afford relief; have a calming or relieving effect. See synonyms under ALLAY, TEMPER, TRANQUILIZE. [OE sōthian verify <sōth truth]
—sooth′er noun
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