Antonyms for soothing

Antonyms of verb soothe

1 of 2 senses of soothe

Sense 2:

soothe
Antonym of irritate (Sense 2)
=>irritate

Antonyms of adj soothing

2 senses of soothing

Sense 1:

soothing

INDIRECT (VIA comfortable) -> uncomfortable

Sense 2:

assuasive, soothing

INDIRECT (VIA reassuring) -> unreassuring, worrisome