v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: RELIEVE 1, allay, alleviate, ease, lighten, mitigate, mollify
Related Words: placate
Contrasted Words: augment, increase, recruit, reinforce; enhance, exaggerate, heighten, intensify, magnify, strengthen
Antonyms: exacerbate
2
Synonyms: PACIFY , appease, conciliate, mollify, placate, propitiate, sweeten
Related Words: calm, ease, relax, slack, slacken, soothe
Contrasted Words: annoy, inflame, nettle, provoke, ruffle, vex