assuage

US /əˈsweɪdʒ/

UK /əˈsweɪdʒ/

1.

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

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The doctor prescribed medication to assuage the patient's pain.

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He tried to assuage his guilt by apologizing profusely.

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alleviate mitigate palliate mollify ease

2.

satisfy (an appetite or desire)

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A long drink of water helped to assuage his thirst.

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He hoped the apology would assuage her anger.

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satisfy quench fulfill gratify appease