Origin: French
suffix -age
Assuage has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
"She managed to mollify the angry customer"
2
satisfy (thirst)
"The cold water quenched his thirst"
3
provide physical relief, as from pain
"This pill will relieve your headaches"
4
To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
Example Sentences
"She managed to mollify the angry customer"
verb
"The cold water quenched his thirst"
verb
"This pill will relieve your headaches"
verb
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