ASSUAGEMENT Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

assuagement

noun

Definition of assuagement

as in decrease

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Noun

Although the decrease in shot volume wasn’t quite as dramatic, Giddey went 1-for-10 from the field and scored only two points in Wednesday’s brutal beatdown by the Raptors.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The Clippers have the largest decrease in the NBA in average age between their current roster and the group that was active for last year's season opener, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of decrease

Noun

Operators will also be required to submit water management plans, a thermal and microclimate analysis, proof of liability insurance, and a noise study and mitigation plan, among other actions.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
To slow the species’ establishment, the Council of the Haida Nation launched a full-scale trapping and mitigation program.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of mitigation

Noun

Megelin Red Light Heating Glove Red light therapy, in context of the hands, has been linked to decreases in joint swelling, improved circulation, and the alleviation of arthritic discomfort.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Today, the region is the focus of extensive central government investment and poverty alleviation efforts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleviation

Noun

Kick, a platform known for taking a hands-off approach to content moderation, confirmed that such a livestream would violate its policies.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, is portrayed as a saintly figure who espouses a model of growth based on truth, patience, and moderation, much to the frustration of his pupil.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of moderation

Noun

Switching from the Duo back to one of our standard slab phones to get something done often felt like a relief.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function, ashwagandha for stress relief, fish oil for improving heart health and magnesium for better sleep, among others that have gained popularity on social media.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of relief

Noun

In the standard story, the United States, Britain, and France stood by, wringing their hands and straining for appeasement while the Japanese stampeded through Asia and Nazi Storm Troopers ran roughshod over Europe.

— Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
This array of perils suggests that the gate closure has less to do with the passions around the Middle East than with domestic politics of appeasement.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of appeasement

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