Synonyms of assuaged

assuaged

verb

past tense of assuage

1

as in alleviated

to make more bearable or less severe

a mother cooing to her toddler and assuaging his fear of the dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleviated
• relieved
• soothed
• eased
• helped
• mitigated
• allayed
• softened
• mollified
• healed
• cured
• tempered
• improved
• palliated
• remedied
• enhanced
• lightened
• abated
• moderated
• corrected
• rectified
• repaired
• ameliorated
• fixed
• amended
• refined
• enriched
• perfected
• reformed
• emended
• bettered
• mended
• meliorated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aggravated
• hurt
• impaired
• injured
• exacerbated
• intensified
• heightened
• harmed
• sharpened

2

as in satisfied

to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)

that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satisfied
• slaked
• satiated
• quenched
• sated
• alleviated
• relieved
• gratified
• indulged
• lightened
• catered (to)
• humored
• saturated
• surfeited
• cloyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulated
• aroused
• excited
• piqued
• teased
• tantalized

3

as in appeased

to lessen the anger or agitation of

nothing would assuage the angry parent except the prompt dismissal of the teacher who had used corporal punishment without authorization

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appeased
• soothed
• comforted
• calmed
• placated
• mollified
• pleased
• consoled
• pacified
• propitiated
• conciliated
• disarmed
• satisfied
• gentled
• quieted
• delighted
• contented
• tranquilized
• gratified
• ingratiated
• satiated
• gladdened
• coaxed
• sated
• indulged
• quenched
• hushed
• endeared (to)
• humored
• flattered
• cajoled
• wheedled
• catered (to)
• overpraised
• pampered
• sweetened
• spoiled
• coddled
• babied
• adulated
• mollycoddled
• sweet-talked
• blarneyed
• blandished
• soft-soaped
• dulcified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enraged
• infuriated
• angered
• incensed
• outraged
• inflamed
• aggravated
• bothered
• annoyed
• got
• maddened
• vexed
• piqued
• crossed
• provoked
• irked
• irritated
• burned (up)
• rankled
• put out
• roused
• grated
• chafed
• exasperated
• riled
• ruffled
• antagonized
• bugged
• galled
• worried
• harassed
• persecuted
• nettled
• disturbed
• roiled
• upset
• ired
• peeved
• harried
• perturbed
• agitated
• unsettled
• pestered
• offended
• fretted
• distressed
• insulted
• slighted
• unhinged
• affronted
• discomforted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assuaged

But Catherine’s worries aren’t assuaged by a visit to Moira at the Park, and Lamb’s irritation with Diane spills over at the funeral in a startling public display. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

My fears were assuaged by the knowledge and heart of the onboard team. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

One had to wonder whether this excellent Salesforce quarter would have been met with similar selling, although the mid-August report that Silver Lake was eyeing a take-private deal for Workday might have assuaged buyers. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

But Guard’s concerns about the settlement agreement were assuaged when the Agency for Health Care Administration took primary responsibility, rather than the attorney general’s office, according to the report. — Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Nevertheless, management said newer contracts carry contribution margins five to ten points above older ones – which may have assuaged investor concerns to essentially failing the profitability and cash flow test. — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

It was not assuaged by the line for technical support that quickly formed down the center aisle of the auditorium. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Now, at least some of their concerns seem to have been assuaged by Blanche's promise. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 June 2026

Sellers may additionally be assuaged by having greater certainty a deal will actually go through, which is why limiting or waiving contingencies, such as for a home inspection or appraisal, can boost your odds. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 May 2026