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assuage (adjective)

To make an unpleasant or painful feeling less intense or severe. It is also used in the context of satisfying a physical appetite or desire, such as hunger or thirst.

💬 Example

"She took a deep breath to assuage her anxiety before the performance."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'A-Sweet-Sage'. A wise 'sage' gives you 'sweet' advice to 'assuage' your worries. The 'ua' in the middle looks...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
alleviate mitigate mollify soothe appease
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'assuage' for a person directly (e.g., 'I assuaged him'). → I assuaged his fears.

Confusing it with 'persuade'. → I persuaded him to stay.

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