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

Some of those Calarco spoke with were drawn toward communities, such as conservative mom groups and evangelical churches, that assuaged some of that lonely self-consciousness. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 June 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

In an instant, Urbina’s fears had been assuaged. — Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026

Even after his comeback kicked off, Bieber’s penchant for candid social media musings raised some concerns that were assuaged by his representative. — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026

Machado’s experience in law enforcement as well as at the Madison Fire Protection District may have assuaged concerns about the legality and safety of the fireworks facility, which had become an open secret in the community. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026

But his worries about the episode were assuaged. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026

But after the additions of Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert, the concerns were assuaged. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026