Sop

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːp/

Sop (noun)

  1. A small gift or favor given to make someone feel better or to calm them.
  2. A piece of bread soaked in liquid, often used in cooking or feeding animals.
  3. An action or thing given to calm someone or reduce anger, often temporarily.

Examples

  • She gave him a sop to show her appreciation.
  • A sop was offered to smooth over the disagreement.

Common collocations: offer a sop, receive a sop, dip a sop, serve with a sop, offer a sop

Synonyms of Sop

Neutral

Antonyms of Sop

  • when referring to removing moisture