drug vs soothe

drug

verb
  • To prescribe or administer drugs or medicines. 

  • To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent. 

  • To add intoxicating drugs to with the intention of drugging someone. 

noun
  • Anything, such as a substance, emotion, or action, to which one is addicted. 

  • A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose. 

  • A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine. 

  • Any commodity that lies on hand, or is not salable; an article of slow sale, or in no demand. 

soothe

verb
  • To ease or relieve pain or suffering. 

  • To smooth over; render less obnoxious. 

  • To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh. 

  • To calm or placate someone or some situation. 

  • To keep in good humour; wheedle; cajole; flatter. 

  • To temporise by assent, concession, flattery, or cajolery. 

  • To bring comfort or relief. 

  • To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften. 

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