assuage
ass
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weɪʤ
veij
/ɐswˈe‍ɪd‍ʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "assuage"in English

to assuage
01

to help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling

Formal
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
assuage
3rd person singular
assuages
present participle
assuaging
past simple
assuaged
past participle
assuaged
Examples
She tried to assuage his fears by reassuring him that everything would be alright.
02

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

Formal
Examples
The cold water helped to assuage his thirst after the long hike.
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