The difference between Give way and Soothe
When used as verbs, give way means to yield to persistent persuasion, whereas soothe means to restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility.
check bellow for the other definitions of Give way and Soothe
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Give way as a verb:
To yield to persistent persuasion.
Examples:
"The mother gave way to her crying child."
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Give way as a verb:
To collapse or break under physical stresses.
Examples:
"After years of neglect, the rusty old bridge could give way at any time."
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Give way as a verb:
To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.
Examples:
"Winter gave way to spring."
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Give way as a verb:
To give precedence to other road users.
Examples:
"At the crossing, cars must give way to pedestrians."
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Give way as a verb:
To allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech.
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Give way as a verb (mostly, imperative, as command to the crew):
To begin rowing.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive, rare):
To smooth over; render less obnoxious.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To calm or placate someone or some situation.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To ease or relieve pain or suffering.
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Soothe as a verb (intransitive):
To temporise by assent, concession, flattery, or cajolery.
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Soothe as a verb (intransitive):
To bring comfort or relief.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To keep in good humour; wheedle; cajole; flatter.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To prove true; verify; confirm as true.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To confirm the statements of; maintain the truthfulness of (a person); bear out.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To assent to; yield to; humour by agreement or concession.