Definitions

1. verb

to make (a feeling or pain) less severe or unpleasant

“The warm bath helped to assuage her tired muscles.”

2. verb

to satisfy or appease a feeling or need

“The gift of a new book was said to assuage her disappointment at not getting the one she wanted.”

3. noun

a soothing or palliative effect

“The doctor prescribed medication to give her some relief and assuage her pain.”