assuage synonyms

assuage

v.

  1. To alleviate

    mitigate, lessen, soothe; see relieve 2.

  2. To satisfy

    appease, fill, surfeit; see satisfy 1, 3.

  3. To calm

    pacify, still, mollify; see quiet 1. See syn. study atrelieve.

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