assuage
to ease or relieve an unpleasant feeling
Word origin: From Old French assouagier, to soften (Latin ad- to plus suavis sweet).
Assuage in a sentence
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A sincere apology did much to assuage her hurt feelings.
A few reassuring words from the surgeon did much to assuage the family's fears.
Using “assuage” well
Assuage means to ease an unpleasant feeling such as grief, hunger, or guilt, making it less intense. It pairs with emotions and appetites rather than concrete obstacles.
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