SELF-SOOTHE Definition & Meaning

self-soothe

[ self-sooth ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

(of an infant or child) to stop fussing or crying, especially at naptime or bedtime, without receiving comfort from a parent or other caregiver:
Don’t expect all babies to self-soothe as readily as this little sweetheart.
to comfort oneself when experiencing sadness or distress:
I need to go home and self-soothe with a comfy blanket and a large glass of wine.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of self-soothe¹

First recorded in 1980–85; self- ( def ) + soothe ( def )

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Danan had openly discussed previous issues with drugs, including addictions to cocaine and codeine, which he said he used to "self-soothe" after losing acting parts in his 20s while in the US.

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He has also discussed previous issues with drugs including addictions to cocaine and codeine, which he used to "self-soothe" after losing acting parts in his 20s while in the US.

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Deep breath in, slow breath out… Isn't it odd that we can self-soothe by slowing down our breathing?

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And then people often self-soothe with food.

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“Carnelian” uses this catchiness to address society’s impulse to self-soothe through cheap hits of social media.

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