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assuage

Pronunciation: /əˈsweɪdʒ/
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Definition of assuage

verb

[with object]
  • make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense:the letter assuaged the fears of most members
  • satisfy (an appetite or desire):an opportunity occurred to assuage her desire for knowledge

Derivatives

assuagement

noun

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French assouagier, asouagier, based on Latin ad- 'to' (expressing change) + suavis 'sweet'

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