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Sentence example with the word 'assuage'
assuage
abate, benumb, damp, ease matters, keep within bounds, moderate, play down, regulate by, set conditions, soothe, underplay
Definition
v.
cause to be more favorably inclined
Last update: February 28, 2017
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The man
assuage
d his angry son.
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Lee said he hoped the monument and the apology would
assuage
the bad feelings.
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People often try to
assuage
the guilt of wrongdoing by doing right.
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Zoroaster remained on one side, holding the replenished goblet in his hand, in case the king's thirst were not
assuage
d by a single draught.
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I cannot deny that I grieved for his grief, whatever that was, and would have given much to
assuage
it.
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I did what little I could to
assuage
my guilt.
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This was gratifying, and tended to
assuage
her bitterness.
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Work will
assuage
your grief," continued the general, laying his hand tenderly upon the bowed head."
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The little man's feelings were considerably ruffled, and Hal hastened to
assuage
them.
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May your sorrows be lightened, may your griefs be
assuage
d.
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The animals suffer as themselves, and rush on with outstretched necks, eager to
assuage
their thirst.
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