assuage meaning and definition

ASSUAGE verb

Definition of assuage (verb)

1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
   • "She managed to mollify the angry customer"
   • synonyms: appease, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate
2. satisfy (thirst)
   • "The cold water quenched his thirst"
   • synonyms: allay, quench, slake
3. provide physical relief, as from pain
   • "This pill will relieve your headaches"
   • synonyms: alleviate, palliate, relieve