assuage
verb | /assuage/
to make (something, such as an unpleasant feeling) less painful or severe
assuage
verb | /assuage/
Advanced WordsEASYto make (something, such as an unpleasant feeling) less painful or severe
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"The warm tea helped assuage her sore throat."
"The apology did little to assuage his anger."
Mnemonic Trick
ASSUAGE → A + SUAVE: make smooth/soft — soothe or reduce pain.
Etymology
From Old French assouagier, from Latin suavis “sweet.”
Used for relieving or soothing unpleasant feelings.
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