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Added 9 October 2026

assuage

/əˈsweɪd͡ʒ/ verb

In Latin: lēniō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about assuage at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.
She managed to mollify the angry customer
Satisfy (thirst).
The cold water quenched his thirst
Provide physical relief, as from pain.
This pill will relieve your headaches

Origin

From Middle English aswagen, from Old French asuagier (“to appease, to calm”), from Vulgar Latin *assuāviō (“to sweeten, to butter up, to calm”), derived from Latin ad- + suāvis (“sweet”) + -iō.

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