 assuage |
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| 1. | [ verb ] satisfy (thirst) | |
| Synonyms: | quench allay slake | |
| Examples: | "The cold water quenched his thirst" |
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| Related terms: | meet consume | |
| 2. | [ verb ] cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of | |
| Synonyms: | pacify appease mollify gentle conciliate gruntle placate lenify | |
| Examples: | "She managed to mollify her angry boss" |
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| Related terms: | calm peace peace appeaser conciliation placation comforter | |
| 3. | [ verb ] provide physical relief, as from pain | |
| Synonyms: | relieve alleviate palliate | |
| Examples: | "This pill will relieve your headaches" |
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| Related terms: | better comfort soothe relief easing alleviator palliative | |
| Similar spelling: |
assagai ascus |
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