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assuage

[uh-sweyj, uh-sweyzh] / əˈsweɪdʒ, əˈsweɪʒ /
VERB
soothe, relieve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allay alleviate appease lessen mitigate mollify pacify placate quench sate satisfy soften temper
STRONG
calm compose conciliate cool ease fill lighten lull moderate palliate propitiate quiet still surfeit sweeten tranquilize
WEAK
make nice pour oil on take the edge off take the sting out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aggravate agitate dissatisfy incite increase intensify irritate provoke trouble upset worry worsen
STRONG
anger deplete excite
WEAK
exacerbate

Example Sentences

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Nick Hillman, director at the Higher Education Policy Institute, said while the change would be welcomed by many, it was "just a stopgap" that was "unlikely to assuage the concerns" of many graduates.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But economists and analysts alike looked to assuage those fears, saying the loss of jobs in February is not related to AI.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz built Blue Owl after missing out on top jobs at other firms; the firm’s ability to rebound will depend on whether they can assuage investor concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

President Donald Trump attempted to assuage consumers’ concerns last Tuesday night during his State of the Union address, citing the “roaring” economy and plummeting prices.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

“This is to assuage our conscience, darling,” she would explain to Blanca.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende