Attempting a soothing tone could be "fighting words" for another race.

I promise you that," he said in a soothing tone of voice.

The soothing tone he was putting into his voice only infuriated her.

"Well, he is not here, at all events," the young man said in what were meant to be soothing tones.

"Not now," he murmured, the words at odds with the soothing tone of his voice.

"You know we're going to take care of your baby," Williams said in a soothing tone.

He took a long, deep pull, and Vaijon went on in a more soothing tone.

Suddenly there was someone by her side, speaking in careful, soothing tones.

And they still try to comfort those who are sick with soothing tones of voice.

"Data, I know you don't really mean that," she told him in a quiet, soothing tone.