If you soothe someone who is angry or upset, you make them feel calmer. He would take her in his arms and soothe her It did not take long for the central bank to soothe investors' fears. + soothing sooth·ing Put on some nice soothing music
Something that soothes a part of your body where there is pain or discomfort makes the pain or discomfort less severe. body lotion to soothe dry skin. + soothing sooth·ing Cold tea is very soothing for burns
To assent to; to comply with; to gratify; to humor by compliance; to please with blandishments or soft words; to flatter