assuage
verb
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to satisfy an appetite or desire. To soothe, calm, or pacify.
Etymology
From Old French "asouagier," from Vulgar Latin "assuaviare," from Latin "ad" (to) + "suavis" (sweet). Making something "more sweet" or pleasant.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Nothing could assuage her grief after the loss."
- 2.
"A cool drink helped assuage his thirst."
- 3.
"The manager tried to assuage the angry customers."
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Fun Fact
The word's "sweet" etymology reflects ancient beliefs about soothing. Honey was used medicinally across cultures—both for physical wounds and to "sweeten" difficult situations or relationships.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (A, S, S, U, A, G, E)
Scrabble Value: 8 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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