speak soothingly
Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words
to talk to someone in a calming and gentle voice
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- She always speaks soothingly to her frightened child.
- The therapist spoke soothingly, trying to calm the anxious patient.
- He will speak soothingly to the upset dog to prevent it from barking.
- If you speak soothingly, you can often de-escalate a tense situation.
- The mother began to speak soothingly, gently stroking her baby's head.
- Even when stressed, she manages to speak soothingly to her colleagues.
- Having someone speak soothingly can make a big difference in a crisis.
- They spoke soothingly to the nervous crowd, urging them to remain calm.
- He's learning to speak more soothingly when dealing with customer complaints.
- The doctor speaks very soothingly, which helps put patients at ease.