שָׁבַח shâbach (H7623)

properly, to address in aloud tone, i.e. (specifically) loud; figuratively, to pacify (as if by words)

1) to soothe, still, stroke 1a) (Piel) to soothe, still 1b) (Hiphil) stilling (participle) 2) to laud, praise, commend 2a) (Piel) 2a1) to laud, praise (God) 2a2) to commend, congratulate (the dead) 2b) (Hithpael) to boast

a primitive root;