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ASSUAGE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Assuage.

How to pronounce assuage:

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Assuage - as a verb

Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

Example: "She managed to mollify the angry customer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appeaseconciliategentlegruntlelenifymollifypacifyplacate

Satisfy (thirst)

Example: "The cold water quenched his thirst"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allayquenchslake

Provide physical relief, as from pain

Example: "This pill will relieve your headaches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alleviatepalliaterelieve
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorateamendbetterimprovemeliorate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She tried to assuage his fears by telling him that everything would be fine."
"The gentle breeze helped to assuage the extreme heat."
"He took painkillers to assuage his headache."
"The apology did little to assuage her anger."
"The charity's efforts helped to assuage the suffering of the homeless."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSUAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assuage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSUAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ASSUAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assuage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSUAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ASSUAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assuage is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSUAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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