assuaging

verb

present participle of assuage
1
as in alleviating
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 satisfying
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 appeasing
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 assuaging There will indeed come a day when EV technology advances to the point of assuaging the fears of many buyers. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 His remarks perhaps not only sent a message to Washington but were also aimed at assuaging hard-liners skeptical of the Iranian officials negotiating in New York. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told House lawmakers last week the administration would not pick up plans to establish the fund, assuaging Senate Republican lawmakers. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026 Another presentation was devoted to assuaging the worries of the city’s bouquiniste union. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Transparent communication and multilingual services go a long way toward assuaging international travelers’ anxiety about security and immigration. — Hunter Kim, The Conversation, 3 June 2026 But Weiss has had a hard time assuaging CBS staff that her desire is driven by a sincere desire to pull the network news division into the 21st century, rather than being a political project for the company’s owner. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 Trump said so, too, during a prime-time address last month aimed at assuaging Americans’ concerns about the economy. — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026 But Caine painted himself as standing apart from politics during his Senate confirmation hearing in April, somewhat assuaging some of those concerns. — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaging
  1. alleviating
  2. satisfying
  3. appeasing
  4. relieving
  5. helping
  6. soothing
  7. easing
  8. mitigating
Verb
  • Beyond alleviating school traffic and stadium congestion, the project serves as a major utility corridor.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Today, chatbots can run the actuarial numbers, potentially alleviating some uncertainty concerns by, say, offering a close approximation for achieving life milestones.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • The crispy coating had that perfect, satisfying crunch, giving way to juicy meat packed with salt and seasoning without being overly greasy.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In true dump cake style, add all ingredients to create a pumpkin filling and top with boxed yellow cake mix and butter to create a warm, satisfying dessert that’s perfect for holidays and weeknights.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfying
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  • The bill now also includes a compromise on stablecoin yield aimed at appeasing banking interests by directing the Treasury secretary to restrict rewards if deposit flight from community banks occurs on a substantial scale.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders concluded the Munich Agreement, which was aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler by allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of appeasing
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  • This can involve releasing residual propellant, relieving pressure, and discharging or disconnecting batteries to reduce the risk of accidental explosions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That incident displaced thousands until a crack formed in the overheating tank, relieving the pressure and ending the risk of explosion.
    — Lana Zak, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of relieving
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  • He is widely credited with liberalizing Israel’s economy and helping transform the country into a global high-tech hub.
    — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Maria would spend years debating the ideas of early economics with Malthus, his friends, and eventually his successor, helping to influence their thinking and inform their research.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of helping
Verb
  • The decor hits just the right amount of nautical; soothing blues and greens abound, as do a mix of textures and prints that feel right at home in the New England setting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For irritated skin, look for a mask with a cooling effect and soothing ingredients, such as 111Skin’s Rose Gold Brightening Mask Set.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • Lula can point to low unemployment and easing inflation, but those indicators have not changed perceptions for households struggling with everyday prices.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Mortgage rates fell this week for the first time since late August, easing some of the pressure on prospective homebuyers facing higher borrowing costs on home loans.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of easing
Verb
  • Additionally, Nasdaq eliminated the rule requiring companies to have at least 10% of their total shares publicly traded, easing pressures on firms to issue additional shares and mitigating dilution risks for existing shareholders.
    — , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This trick, while actively mitigating calendar aging, helps to extend battery life.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of mitigating

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