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assuage

Dictionary definition · assuage

verb

  1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of"She managed to mollify the angry customer"
  2. satisfy (thirst)"The cold water quenched his thirst"
  3. provide physical relief, as from pain"This pill will relieve your headaches"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).