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soother


Meanings
  • Noun

    A person or thing that calms or soothes.

  • Noun

    A remedy or means of relieving pain or distress.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with soother
mother , other , quother , brother
Variants
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soothe , soothed , soother , soothers , soothes , soothing , sooth , soothest
Etymology
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Originally meant 'a person who soothes' or 'a soothing thing'. Derived from the Old English word 'sothian', meaning 'to soothe'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'soother' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in medieval herbals as a name for certain calming herbs.

  2. In some cultures, a 'soother' is believed to have the ability to calm crying infants by placing a special object, called a 'soother', near them.


Related Concepts
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  1. Comforter: A person or thing that provides consolation or relief, similar to a soother.

  2. Solace: A source of comfort or consolation, similar to a soother.


Culture
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In literature, 'soother' has been used metaphorically to describe calming influences or sources of comfort. In music, the term 'soother' has been used in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of consolation or relief.

How to Memorize "soother"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or thing providing comfort and relief, such as a warm blanket or a calming voice.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'soother' with calming images, such as a babbling brook or a gentle rain.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'S' is for 'soothes' and 'O' is for 'offers relief'.


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