Soothe
Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.
Usage example: there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents
Worsen
Worsen verb - To become worse or of less value.
Common collocations
| burn | soothe burn | worsen burn |
| relationship | soothe relationship | worsen relationship |
| troubles | soothe troubles | worsen troubles |
| injuries | soothe injuries | worsen injuries |
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