Associations to the word «Assuage»

ASSUAGE, verb. (transitive) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).

ASSUAGE, verb. (transitive) To pacify or soothe (someone).

ASSUAGE, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.

ASSUAGE, verb. Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer".

ASSUAGE, verb. Satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst".

ASSUAGE, verb. Provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches".