assuage
ass
ˈəs
ēs
uage
weɪʤ
veij
British pronunciation
/ɐswˈe‍ɪd‍ʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "assuage"in English

to assuage
01

to help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling

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She tried to assuage his fears by reassuring him that everything would be alright.
Drinking a cup of tea helped assuage her sore throat.
02

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

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The cold water helped to assuage his thirst after the long hike.
A quick snack was enough to assuage his hunger until dinner.
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