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A calm voice can soothe a crying baby.
What does Soothe mean?
make pain or feelings calmer.
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To calm pain, stress, or uncomfortable feelings.
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The teacher tried to soothe the worried student.
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Soft music helped soothe the room after the loud activity.
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What does soothe mean?
Soothe means make pain or feelings calmer.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to soothe?
Calm is close in meaning to soothe in this context.
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Upset contrasts with soothe in this context.
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MeaningSoothe means make pain or feelings calmer.
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soothing
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