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 assuaged his angry son.   [verb]

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Lee said he hoped the monument and the apology would assuage the bad feelings.   [verb]

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People often try to assuage the guilt of wrongdoing by doing right.   [verb]

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Zoroaster remained on one side, holding the replenished goblet in his hand, in case the king's thirst were not assuaged by a single draught.   [verb]

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I cannot deny that I grieved for his grief, whatever that was, and would have given much to assuage it.   [verb]

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I did what little I could to assuage my guilt.   [verb]

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This was gratifying, and tended to assuage her bitterness.   [verb]

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Work will assuage your grief," continued the general, laying his hand tenderly upon the bowed head."   [verb]

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The little man's feelings were considerably ruffled, and Hal hastened to assuage them.   [verb]

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May your sorrows be lightened, may your griefs be assuaged.   [verb]

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The animals suffer as themselves, and rush on with outstretched necks, eager to assuage their thirst.   [verb]

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