Soothe and Upset

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Soothe

Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.
Usage example: there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents
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Upset is an antonym for soothe in calm topic.
Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

Upset

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
Usage example: the smallest things can upset us if we're already stressed
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Soothe is an antonym for upset in bother topic.
Nearby Word: upsetting
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Common collocations

friend soothe friend upset friend
people soothe people upset people
relationship soothe relationship upset relationship
someone soothe someone upset someone
Other words: fans, stomachs.

Both words in one sentence

  • Spoiled Sweet She has a bit of a Tsundere streak if left behind, but the implication is that she's just afraid of being left alone, and it's not hard to soothe her when she does get upset.
    Source: Spoiled Sweet
  • Affectionate Gesture to the Head Ikaros pats others a lot, usually to soothe someone who is upset.
    Source: Affectionate Gesture to the Head
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