assuage

Definitions

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

To satisfy an appetite or desire.

Examples

The government tried to assuage the public's fears by providing more transparent information about the crisis.

He attempted to assuage his guilt by donating a large portion of his inheritance to charity.

Synonyms

alleviate soothe mitigate relieve allay appease pacify

Antonyms

aggravate exacerbate intensify worsen provoke agitate inflame