soothe
soothe \'su:th\ vb [ME sothen to prove the truth, fr. OE so-thian, fr. so-th)X obs 1: to humor by complying 2a: to please by or as if by attention or concern : PLACATE 2b: RELIEVE, ALLEVIATE 3: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to : to bring peace, composure, or quietude - sooth.er n