Soothe
SOOTHE, verb transitive [The sense of setting, allaying of softening, would give that of truth, and of sweet, that is, smooth.]
1. To flatter; to please with blandishments or soft words. Can I soothe tyranny? I've tried the force of every reason on him. Sooth'd and caress'd, been angry, sooth'd again
2. To soften; to assuage; to mollify; to calm; as, to soothe one in pain or passion; or to soothe pain. It is applied both to persons and things.
3. To gratify; to please. Sooth'd with his future fame.