Assuage
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Assuage [uh-sweyz]

VERB

VERB

  • To make an unpleasant feeling less intense

  • To satisfy a desire

Example

“The government did nothing to assuage the fears of the public regarding the new rules being imposed.”

“Aman drank the whole milk and juice to assuage his hunger.”

Synonyms

Relieve, Ease, Gratify, Dampen

Antonyms

Aggravate, Intensify