The difference between Comply and Soothe

When used as verbs, comply means to yield assent, whereas soothe means to restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility.


check bellow for the other definitions of Comply and Soothe

  1. Comply as a verb:

    To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.

  2. Comply as a verb (archaic):

    To accomplish, to fulfil.

  3. Comply as a verb (archaic):

    To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.

  4. Comply as a verb (archaic):

    To enfold; to embrace.

  1. Soothe as a verb (transitive):

    To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

  2. Soothe as a verb (transitive):

    To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.

  3. Soothe as a verb (transitive, rare):

    To smooth over; render less obnoxious.

  4. Soothe as a verb (transitive):

    To calm or placate someone or some situation.

  5. Soothe as a verb (transitive):

    To ease or relieve pain or suffering.

  6. Soothe as a verb (intransitive):

    To temporise by assent, concession, flattery, or cajolery.

  7. Soothe as a verb (intransitive):

    To bring comfort or relief.

  8. Soothe as a verb (transitive):

    To keep in good humour; wheedle; cajole; flatter.

  9. Soothe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To prove true; verify; confirm as true.

  10. Soothe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To confirm the statements of; maintain the truthfulness of (a person); bear out.

  11. Soothe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To assent to; yield to; humour by agreement or concession.

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