CEFR C1

assuage

verb

Meaning

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

Examples

He tried to assuage his guilt by apologizing.
The company offered a refund to assuage customer anger.

Synonyms: ease, soothe, alleviate, mitigate

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assuage (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈsweɪdʒ/

Definition

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

Examples

He tried to assuage his guilt by apologizing.
The company offered a refund to assuage customer anger.
She hoped the flowers would assuage his disappointment.

How to Use assuage

assuage [noun] (collocation): To reduce the intensity of an unpleasant feeling or situation. — "The doctor's calm demeanor helped to assuage the patient's anxiety."

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