assuage

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of assuage with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

assuage

(verb)

Meaning

to make an unpleasant feeling less intense

Example

"To assuage her fears, the teacher spoke gently and reassuringly."

Synonyms

easecalmrelieve

Antonyms

intensifyaggravateworsen