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soothe vs alleviate

alleviate vs soothe

soothe and alleviate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
soothe No No Yes No
alleviate No No Yes No
As verbs, alleviate is a hypernym of soothe; that is, alleviate is a word with a broader meaning than soothe:
  • soothe: cause to feel better
  • alleviate: provide physical relief, as from pain
Other hypernyms of soothe include assuage, palliate, relieve.
soothe (verb) alleviate (verb)
cause to feel better provide physical relief, as from pain
give moral or emotional strength to make easier
Difference between soothe and alleviate

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