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sooth

adjective
\ ˈsüth How to pronounce sooth (audio) \

Definition of sooth

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 archaic : true
2 archaic : soft, sweet

sooth

noun

Definition of sooth (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : truth, reality
2 obsolete : blandishment
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Synonyms & Antonyms for sooth

Synonyms: Noun

facticity, factuality, trueness, truth, verity

Antonyms: Noun

falseness, falsity, untruth

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Examples of sooth in a Sentence

Noun

 I doubt not the sooth of what you say, but there may be other facts of which we are unaware.

First Known Use of sooth

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for sooth

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English sōth; akin to Old High German sand true, Latin esse to be

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