ASSUAGING Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

assuaging

verb

present participle of assuage

as in alleviating

to make more bearable or less severe a mother cooing to her toddler and assuaging his fear of the dark

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as in satisfying

to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger

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as in appeasing

to lessen the anger or agitation of nothing would assuage the angry parent except the prompt dismissal of the teacher who had used corporal punishment without authorization

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Recent Examples of assuaging Trump said so, too, during a prime-time address last month aimed at assuaging Americans’ concerns about the economy. — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026 Another presentation was devoted to assuaging the worries of the city’s bouquiniste union. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Cybersecurity experts say that Oracle’s oversight of consumer data under the new deal goes a long way in assuaging some concerns. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Sep. 2025 But Caine painted himself as standing apart from politics during his Senate confirmation hearing in April, somewhat assuaging some of those concerns. — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 These Instagram pages offer a way to reach out before ever arriving on campus, potentially assuaging anticipatory worry and first-day awkwardness. — Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026 But Weiss has had a hard time assuaging CBS staff that her desire is driven by a sincere desire to pull the network news division into the 21st century, rather than being a political project for the company’s owner. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 Transparent communication and multilingual services go a long way toward assuaging international travelers’ anxiety about security and immigration. — Hunter Kim, The Conversation, 3 June 2026 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told House lawmakers last week the administration would not pick up plans to establish the fund, assuaging Senate Republican lawmakers. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026

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The owner and lessee will bear the responsibility of clearing the debris and alleviating some of the effects of the fire and its aftermath, Moore said, including looking for ways to mitigate debris flowing out of the warehouse, and the smell emitted by the rotting food.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
So, resources like financial planning, credit building and debt management assistance can potentially unlock additional productivity by alleviating employee financial stress.

— Sheri Atwood, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

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Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of satisfying

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Tauruses usually follow the rules and do what is suggested to thrive and prosper because appeasing others is easier than arguing.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
With the Ambassador Bridge and the tunnel being the current passageway, the economist said the Gordie Howe Bridge will alleviate the backups businesses have been seeing and are trying to avoid, while appeasing the many employees who travel back and forth for work.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 15 June 2026

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Malik Tillman was the hero, relieving the pressure of a 1-0 goal lead with just 10 men on the field with his brilliant free kick.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.

— Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

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San Francisco serves as a prime example of how the roaring AI industry is helping drive economic growth more broadly, but masking the economic inequality of lower-and-middle-income families.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
In some cases, the requests can be simple, such as helping to fix a clogged toilet or a garage door that won’t open.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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