assuage (Meaning)
assuage (v)
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
satisfy (thirst)
provide physical relief, as from pain
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.
assuage (v. i.)
To abate or subside.
Synonyms & Antonyms of assuage
assuage Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Taking a walk in the park can assuage stress and promote a sense of calm.
- He tried to assuage his hunger with a small snack before dinner.
- The soothing music was meant to assuage the patients' anxiety in the waiting room.
- His promise to work harder helped assuage his boss's concerns about his recent performance.
- A heartfelt apology can sometimes assuage hurt feelings and mend relationships.
- 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
soothe, mitigate, help,alleviate, relieve, ease, mollify,allay, heal, soften
harm, impair, exacerbate, aggravate, harm, impair, hurt, injure, exacerbate,hurt
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.
