assuage
UK/ә'sweidʒ/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To lessen the intensity of pain, grief, or hunger; to calm or pacify someone.
减轻（痛苦、悲伤等），平息，抚慰
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedasto, toward
+
suageroot
=assuage
Common Collocations
- 1.assuage anger平息愤怒
- 2.assuage pain缓解疼痛
- 3.assuage fears缓解恐惧
Example Sentences
- 1.
She tried to assuage his anger.
- 2.
The medication assuaged the pain.