soothe

• Known to calm, soothe, and soften the skin it contains the exclusive Balkan Botanical Infusion containing rare plant and herb extracts found only in the rich soil of Romania. —  Makeup Junkie
• At other times they are simply ribbons of wavy undulations that seem to soothe, as well as charm, with their rhythmic motions and ever changing hues. —  On the Indian Trail Stories of Missionary Work among Cree and Salteaux Indians
• But her firm step and firm clasp seemed to soothe--almost force him into composure. —  Olive A Novel
• For one moment he paused, his spirit struggling wildly against the bars imprisoning it; then, with a look towards the skies of dumb, appealing anguish, he rode onward, his head bowed, his heart sick with unutterable longing Arriving at The Pines, he received the usual welcome, but neither its undemonstrative affection nor the restful quiet of the old home could soothe or satisfy him that night. —  At the Time Appointed
• To do this only once is often quite sufficient to soothe, so that the patient falls off into a gentle, natural sleep Now, no one need imagine that there is any difficulty in the way of anyone carrying out the right treatment. —  Papers on Health

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