soothe
Pronunciation: (s), [key] — v., soothed, sooth•ing.
—v.t. - to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- to mitigate, assuage, or allay, as pain, sorrow, or doubt: to soothe sunburned skin.
—v.i. - to exert a soothing influence; bring tranquillity, calm, ease, or comfort.
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