assuage
/əˈsweɪdʒ/
Group 3Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (verb)
- To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to relieve GRE
- (verb)
- To satisfy a desire or appetite GRE
Example in Context
The company's public apology did little to assuage the anger of families affected by the contamination scandal.
Synonyms
easesootherelieve
Etymology
To make sweet or relieve an unpleasant feeling.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- suavis (Latin) — sweet
Memory Aid
🌊Sounds like “a sway”
When you SWAY your hips, you ASSUAGE the tension in the room, making everyone feel relaxed and happy!
Visual Association
😌A person taking a deep breath and smiling as they sink into a warm, soothing bath.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “assuage” mean on the GRE?
assuage (verb) means “To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to relieve”. The company's public apology did little to assuage the anger of families affected by the contamination scandal.
How to remember “assuage” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “assuage” sounds like “a sway”. When you SWAY your hips, you ASSUAGE the tension in the room, making everyone feel relaxed and happy!
What are synonyms for “assuage”?
Common synonyms: ease, soothe, relieve.