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ASSUAGE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word assuage. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word assuage. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ASSUAGE

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allay
verbv
verb

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• satisfy (thirst)

alleviate
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

mollify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• make less rigid or softer

pacify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

relieve
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

calm
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

ease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

• freedom from constraint or embarrassment

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

verb

• move gently or carefully

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

• make easier

• lessen the intensity of or calm

mitigate
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• to temper

soften
verbv
verb

• make (images or sounds) soft or softer

• lessen in force or effect

• give in, as to influence or pressure

• protect from impact

• make less severe or harsh

• make soft or softer

• become soft or softer

soothe
verbv
verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

appease
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• overcome or allay

• make peace with

conciliate
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• come to terms

• make (one thing) compatible with (another)

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

gruntle
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

lenify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

palliate
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• provide physical relief, as from pain

placate
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

quench
verbv
verb

• satisfy (thirst)

• put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

• suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device

• suppress or crush completely

• reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance

• cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid

slake
verbv
verb

• satisfy (thirst)

• make less active or intense

• cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water

Best Hypernyms For ASSUAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for assuage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
alleviate ameliorate amend better calm ease fill fit fulfil fulfill improve lull meet meliorate quiet quieten relieve satisfy soothe still tranquilize tranquillise tranquillize
Phrases (2)
calm downconform to

Alternatives for ALLAY

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