soothe 
/ˈsu:ð/ verb
soothes; soothed; sooth·ing /ˈsu:ð/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to cause (someone) to be calmer, less angry, etc.
▪ She played music to soothe [=comfort] the baby. ▪ The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer. 2 a : to cause (a part of the body) to feel better
▪ This cream soothes aching muscles. ▪ Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
b : to cause (pain) to go away or become less severe
▪ Nothing can soothe their pain. — sometimes + away ▪ The massage soothed away my back pain.
▪ She played music to soothe [=comfort] the baby. ▪ The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
▪ This cream soothes aching muscles. ▪ Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
b : to cause (pain) to go away or become less severe
▪ Nothing can soothe their pain. — sometimes + away ▪ The massage soothed away my back pain.
