assuasive

adjective

Pronunciation: əˈsweɪsɪv

Definition

Having a soothing, calming, or pacifying quality that lessens pain or distress.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an assuasive cream to relieve the patient's severe skin irritation.

• Her assuasive words helped to de-escalate the tension in the room during the heated debate.

• He found the quiet, assuasive atmosphere of the library to be the perfect remedy for his anxiety.

Synonyms of assuasive

Words with a similar meaning to assuasive:

• calming
• soothing
• mitigating
• lenitive

Antonyms of assuasive

Words with the opposite meaning to assuasive:

• aggravating
• exacerbating

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