assuage

verb

1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

Similar word(s): appease, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate

Definition categories: emotion, calm, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize

2. satisfy (thirst)

Similar word(s): allay, quench, slake

Definition categories: consumption, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, meet, satisfy

3. provide physical relief, as from pain

Similar word(s): alleviate, palliate, relieve

Definition categories: body, ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate