- to flatten; to smooth down; to unwrinkle
- (fig.) to soothe (emotional wounds); to heal (scars)
Generated: This meaning is used when talking about making a surface or material smooth or even by removing wrinkles or creases.
Generated: This metaphorical meaning refers to the process of calming someone’s emotional pain or helping someone recover from past traumas.
The companionship during this period soothed the pain in her heart.