assuage (v.)

  1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; She managed to mollify the angry customer

    [ Syn: pacify , lenify , conciliate , appease , mollify , placate , gentle , gruntle ]

  2. satisfy (thirst); The cold water quenched his thirst

    [ Syn: quench , slake , allay ]

  3. provide physical relief, as from pain; This pill will relieve your headaches

    [ Syn: relieve , alleviate , palliate ]

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