assuage Antonyms

Meaning of assuage

Wordnet

assuage (v)

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

satisfy (thirst)

provide physical relief, as from pain

Webster

assuage (v. t.)

To soften, in a figurative sense; to allay, mitigate, ease, or lessen, as heat, pain, or grief; to appease or pacify, as passion or tumult; to satisfy, as appetite or desire.

Webster

assuage (v. i.)

To abate or subside.

assuage Sentence Examples

  1. I offered her some comforting words to assuage her fears about the upcoming exam.
  2. A warm cup of tea can often assuage feelings of sadness on a cold winter's day.
  3. The apology he offered did little to assuage her anger over the misunderstanding.
  4. A generous donation to the charity helped to assuage his guilt for not being able to volunteer his time.
  5. Taking a walk in the park can assuage stress and promote a sense of calm.
  6. He tried to assuage his hunger with a small snack before dinner.
  7. The soothing music was meant to assuage the patients' anxiety in the waiting room.
  8. His promise to work harder helped assuage his boss's concerns about his recent performance.
  9. A heartfelt apology can sometimes assuage hurt feelings and mend relationships.
  10. The doctor prescribed medication to assuage the patient's chronic pain.

FAQs About the word assuage

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of, satisfy (thirst), provide physical relief, as from painTo soften, in a figurative sense; to allay, m

mitigate,alleviate, ease, relieve, soothe, help, mollify, soften,allay, heal

exacerbate, injure, impair, injure, aggravate, harm, hurt, impair, aggravate, exacerbate

I offered her some comforting words to assuage her fears about the upcoming exam.

A warm cup of tea can often assuage feelings of sadness on a cold winter's day.

The apology he offered did little to assuage her anger over the misunderstanding.

A generous donation to the charity helped to assuage his guilt for not being able to volunteer his time.