verb
- makes (an unpleasant feeling) less intense; soothes or calms
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘assuage’
Examples
- The cool breeze assuages the heat of the summer day.
- Her kind words assuage his fears about the upcoming test.
- The medicine assuages the patient’s pain within minutes.
- A sincere apology often assuages hurt feelings.
- The company’s donation assuages public criticism of their policies.
- Reading a good book assuages her stress after work.