soothing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb give moral or emotional strength to
   soothe; comfort; console; solace.
   
2. verb cause to feel better
   soothe.
   
   • the medicine soothes the pain of the inflammation
3. adjective satellite affording physical relief
   
   • a soothing ointment for her sunburn
4. adjective satellite freeing from fear and anxiety
   assuasive.
   

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