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soothe

UK
/suːð/
US
/suð/
sootheverb
soothed
Past Simple
soothed
Past Participle
soothing
Gerund
UK
/suːð/
US
/suð/
Translations
soulagerPour une douleur, une irritation ou un inconfort.
The ointment was applied to soothe the sunburn.
On a appliqué la pommade pour soulager le coup de soleil.
He attempted to soothe the tension in the room with a light-hearted joke.
Il a tenté de calmer la tension dans la pièce avec une plaisanterie légère.
The mother tried to soothe the crying baby by rocking her gently.
La mère a essayé d’apaiser le bébé qui pleurait en le berçant doucement.
Additional translations
adoucirPour atténuer une tension ou rendre une situation plus agréable.
Definitions
To gently calm or relieve someone or something.
The mother tried to soothe the crying baby by rocking her gently.
To reduce pain or discomfort.
The ointment was applied to soothe the sunburn.
To make a situation less tense or more agreeable.
He attempted to soothe the tension in the room with a light-hearted joke.
Synonyms
calm
comfort
pacify
alleviate
ease
relieve
tranquilize
mollify
Antonyms
agitate
disturb
upset
soothegerund / present participle
Definitions
Having a calming or pain-relieving effect.
She put on some soothing music before bedtime.
soothepast participle
Definitions
Calmed or relieved of pain or tension.
The baby looked soothed after being rocked.
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