assuages

verb

present tense third-person singular of assuage
1
as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe a mother cooing to her toddler and assuaging his fear of the dark

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2
as in satisfies
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger

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3
as in appeases
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

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Recent Examples of assuages And unlike seaweed, seagrass has a root system that traps carbon in sediment and assuages storm surges. — Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026 Analysts noted that Lilly’s strong forecast assuages concerns about pricing headwinds negatively impacting growth in the company’s juggernaut obesity franchise, and stands in stark contrast to yesterday’s sales warning from Novo Nordisk. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026 This crisis demands a coordinated response that addresses the immediate safety needs of public servants, assuages voters’ fears and directly counters the normalization of political violence in our community. — Ernestine Nettles, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuages
  1. alleviates
  2. satisfies
  3. appeases
  4. relieves
  5. soothes
  6. helps
  7. eases
  8. mitigates
Verb
  • Extensive clinical and user trials have found that the topical helps skin appear smoother, cuts back on fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, alleviates redness, and doesn’t clog pores all the while.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Mild compression, between eight to 15 mmHg, alleviates general discomfort and tiredness.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of alleviates
Verb
  • What might come as a surprise, though, is the iPhone 17 family already actually satisfies EU rules.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • When the two storylines collide, Nolan stages a clash of A-list titans that throws the director’s usual cerebral machinations aside and instead satisfies his audience with some good old-fashion bloodlust.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of satisfies
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  • The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of appeases
Verb
  • The lubricant injection Ohtani received a week ago relieves symptoms for a short period of time, usually a few months.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Getting those details right is often what determines whether debt relief actually relieves anything.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of relieves
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  • Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of soothes
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  • The side part also helps to define her cheekbones as the soft, silky color frames her face.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Accurate forecasting helps governments plan emergency responses and businesses manage risk.
    — Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of helps
Verb
  • The more durable test will come after the current capacity crunch eases.
    — Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Asics designed the sneakers with a breathable mesh upper that promotes airflow, plus an asymmetrical tongue that eases pressure across the top of the foot.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of eases
Verb
  • This approach mitigates the need to offer costly incentives to exhausted drivers working past sunset.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • Details of the case demonstrate how the FBI detects drones and then mitigates the threat.
    — Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of mitigates

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