Assuage: meaning, definitions and examples

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assuage

 

[ əˈsweɪdʒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to relieve or alleviate

To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. To satisfy (an appetite or desire). To soothe or calm.

Synonyms

alleviate, ease, mitigate, pacify, relieve

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't assuage his guilt.
  • She tried to assuage her hunger with a small snack.
  • The music helped to assuage his anxiety.

Translations

Translations of the word "assuage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aliviar

🇮🇳 शांत करना

🇩🇪 lindern

🇮🇩 meredakan

🇺🇦 заспокоювати

🇵🇱 łagodzić

🇯🇵 和らげる

🇫🇷 soulager

🇪🇸 aliviar

🇹🇷 hafifletmek

🇰🇷 진정시키다

🇸🇦 يخفف

🇨🇿 zmírnit

🇸🇰 zmierniť

🇨🇳 缓解

🇸🇮 ublažiti

🇮🇸 mýkja

🇰🇿 жұмсарту

🇬🇪 შერბილება

🇦🇿 yüngülləşdirmək

🇲🇽 aliviar

Etymology

The word 'assuage' originated from the Latin word 'assuaviare', which means to sweeten or soften. It entered the English language in the 14th century and has since been used to describe the act of calming or soothing something unpleasant. The word has evolved over time to encompass a broader range of meanings, but its essence of providing relief or satisfaction remains consistent.

See also: assuagement, assuager.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,236, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.