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The gentle song soothed the baby after she cried.
What does Soothed mean?
Soothed means calmed or comforted after feeling upset, hurt, or worried.
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Calmed or comforted after feeling upset, hurt, or worried.
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Soothed means calmed or comforted after feeling upset, hurt, or worried.
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MeaningSoothed means calmed or comforted after feeling upset, hurt, or worried.
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Synonyms
Words like Soothed
calmedUse when someone feels more peaceful after being upset.
Antonyms
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upsetUse when someone feels troubled or unhappy.
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Soothed word family
Base word
soothe
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soothing
Helping someone feel calm or better.
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Soothed means helped to feel better, not always completely fixed.
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