ASSUAGE


Meaning of ASSUAGE in English

[ ə'sweɪdʒ ]

■ verb

1》 make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

2》 satisfy (an appetite or desire).

Derivatives

~ment noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. assouagier , based on L. ad- 'to' + suavis 'sweet'.

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