Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assuage
verb
/əˈswāj/
Definition
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense or to satisfy a desire.
Examples
- To assuage her guilt, she volunteered at the local shelter.
- He tried to assuage his friend’s anxiety about the exam.
- The government took steps to assuage the public’s concerns about safety.
Meaning
Assuage refers to the act of calming down someone’s fears, worries, or emotions. It can also mean fulfilling a need or desire.
Synonyms
- Alleviate
- Ease
- Pacify
- Mitigate
- Relieve
