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Synonyms for assuage

Verb

1. pacify, lenify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify, placate, gentle, gruntle, calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still
usage: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer"
2. quench, slake, allay, assuage, meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil
usage: satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst"
3. relieve, alleviate, palliate, assuage, better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate
usage: provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches"
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