Transitive Verb
Meaning: To lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses). Pacify, quiet. To put an end to satisfying.
Word forms: assuasive, assuaged, assuaging, assuagement.
Related words: alleviate, lessen, ease, allay, moderate, take the edge off, diminish, tone down, dull, soften, relieve, mollify, appease, mitigate, calming, soothing, pacify, quiet, quench.
Used in a sentence: He tried to assuage her temper, by telling her he loved her, but it was too little too late.
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That Girl Over There
Just the ordinary, everyday sort of dabble...
Maybe if I wander around long enough, I'll find myself...
... And once again, I'm lost.
... And once again, I'm lost.