smoothes
Irons out wrinkles
Smoothes is the third-person singular present tense of smooth.
To smooth is to make a surface even or free of roughness: She smoothes the wrinkles from the tablecloth.
Figuratively, to smooth is to ease or remove obstacles: He smoothes over disagreements before they escalate.
Also spelled smooths.
Avid fan; also burnish
- shineEmit or reflect light
- burnishPolish by rubbing
- glossShine or annotation
- waxPliable waterproof substance
finish · refine · lacquer · varnish · glaze · hone · sleek · luster
Horizontal or uniform position
- flattenMake level or smooth
- planeWinged flying vehicle
- ironElement twenty-six
- pressApply force downward
roll · spread · grade · even · straighten · align · pave · surface
buff
Avid fan; also burnish
wax · finish · refine · lacquer · varnish · glaze · hone · sleek · luster · sheen
level
Horizontal or uniform position
press · roll · spread · grade · even · straighten · align · pave · surface · sand
soothe
Gently ease discomfort
still · pacify · tranquilize · lull · relax · compose · steady · gentle · temper · mellow
spread
To distribute widely
work in · blend · apply · cream · lotion · ointment · balm · salve · moisturize · slather
ease
Lack of strain
- streamlineRemove unnecessary elements
- expediteSpeed up a process
- simplifyMake less complex
facilitate · lubricate · grease · oil · clear · pave · enable · assist · advance · hasten
- smooth sailingUntroubled progress forward
- smooth outEliminate irregularities
- Smooth CriminalPolished, unruffled wrongdoer
- smooth rideComfortable, uninterrupted travel
- smooth talkFlattery meant to persuade
- smooth overMinimize or conceal difficulties
smooth, smoothly, smoothed, smoothness, smoothing, smoothest, smoother, unsmoothed