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soothe

/suːð/verb

उच्चारण सूद

शांत करना, दिलासा देना

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verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sb

    to make somebody who is anxious, upset or angry feel calmer

    शांत करना, दिलासा देना

    • The mother soothed the crying baby.
    • soothing words
    • A gentle lullaby soothed the baby to sleep.
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    • The counsellor soothed the nervous students before the exam.
    • Soft music can soothe an angry mind.

    Synonyms calm comfort pacify

    Opposite agitate upset provoke

  2. 2

    [T] ~ sth

    to make a painful part of the body feel more comfortable

    (दर्द) कम करना, आराम पहुँचाना

    • This cream will soothe the burn.
    • A warm compress will soothe the sore muscle.
    • Aloe vera gel soothes sunburnt skin.
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    • Hot tea soothed his sore throat.
    • She rubbed oil on her legs to soothe the ache after the trek.

    Synonyms ease relieve alleviate

    Opposite aggravate irritate

◇Word family
soothing adj.soothingly adv.
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