Antonyms for soothing
ˈsu ðɪŋsooth·ing

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1. soothingadjective

   affording physical relief

   "a soothing ointment for her sunburn"

   Antonyms:
   uncomfortable, unreassuring, worrisome

   Synonyms:
   assuasive

2. assuasive, soothingadjective

   freeing from fear and anxiety

   Antonyms:
   unreassuring, uncomfortable, worrisome

   Synonyms:
   assuasive

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1. soothingadjective

   Synonyms:
   bland, emollient, demulcent, gratifying, quieting, sedative

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1. corrosive

   corrosive means hurting. so it's opposite in such a context should be pleasing or soothing, encouraging

   the comments were corrosive. the comments we're encouraging.

   Submitted by anonymous on August 4, 2020  

How to use soothing in a sentence?

1. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   With forgiveness, we find release, A soothing balm that grants us peace, For in its grace, we learn to let go, Embracing healing's gentle flow.

2. Charlie Stewart-Cox:

   I particularly enjoy a soothing walk on Lugard Road, Victoria Peak. Sections of the path are on the cliffside, meaning it offers the best views of the Hong Kong skyline.

3. Emma Jones:

   There is something so magical and mysterious about the ocean -- sitting on a shore and staring at the sea can be incredibly soothing to a grief-stricken heart, i think to know that her name [ Ruby's ] has been handwritten on a surfboard, by someone who never knew her, alongside the names of so many others, would be incredibly comforting to her.

4. Kristina Hooper:

   You have a Fed that's less interested in being a soothing nanny.

5. H. L. Mencken:

   God is the immemorial refuge of the incompetent, thehelpless, the miserable. They find not only sanctuary in His arms, but also a kind of superiority, soothing to their macerated egos; He will set them above their betters.

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