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soothing
/ˈsuːðɪŋ/
verb
To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.
To smooth over; render less obnoxious.
noun
The act by which somebody is soothed.
adjective
Tending to soothe.
"soothing music"
Giving relief.
Freeing from fear or anxiety.
"soothing words"
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