ASSUAGES Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

assuages

verb

present tense third-person singular of assuage

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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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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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

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Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

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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

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Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
This can be observed in heart failure patients with an implant that relieves strain on their heart by helping pump blood through their bodies.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

Definition of relieves

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The formula has caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and aloe extract, which de-puffs, hydrates, plumps, and soothes skin while providing buildable, medium coverage.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026
This reduces friction, soothes your skin, and helps make the massage more comfortable.

— Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

Definition of soothes

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Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
That program, dedicated to assisting unhoused people who seek shelter on the CTA, helps fund outreach work on the CTA’s Red and Blue lines as well as shelter beds set aside specifically for people who shelter on the CTA.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of helps

Verb

Treasury yields sank in the bond market, which eases pressure on stocks and other investments.

— Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
The jobs report likely eases some pressure on the Federal Reserve, which had been widely expected to hike the federal funds rate — potentially as soon as September.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of eases

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This approach, seen in brands like Spangler Candy and Pizza Hut, cultivates deep emotional equity, mitigates commercialization risks, and enhances brand loyalty.

— Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
This approach mitigates the need to offer costly incentives to exhausted drivers working past sunset.

— Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

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