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assuage

/əˈsweɪdʒ/
as · suage ə · ˈsweɪdʒ
English Definition
V. to make less intense; soothe; relieve
中文释义
缓和，减轻（不快或痛苦）
Significado en Español
aliviar, mitigar
한국어 뜻
완화하다, 누그러뜨리다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu, giảm bớt
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Example Sentence

He tried to assuage her guilt by telling her it wasn't her fault.

他试图通过告诉她这不是她的错来减轻她的内疚感。

Synonyms
alleviate mitigate relieve
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From Latin ad- (towards) + suavis (sweet), to calm/soothe.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In an effort to assuage the customers'' concerns, the company decided to:

  1. A ignore
  2. B address
  3. C intensify
  4. D clarify
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B — address. “assuage” means V. to make less intense; soothe; relieve

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A few kind words did much to ______ the grieving widow's deep sorrow.

  1. A assuage
  2. B worsen
  3. C sharpen
  4. D inflame
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A — assuage. “assuage” means V. to make less intense; soothe; relieve

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Common questions about “assuage”

What does “assuage” mean?

assuage — V. to make less intense; soothe; relieve. In Chinese: 缓和，减轻（不快或痛苦）.

How do you pronounce “assuage”?

assuage is pronounced /əˈsweɪdʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: as · suage.

How do you use “assuage” in a sentence?

He tried to assuage her guilt by telling her it wasn't her fault. (他试图通过告诉她这不是她的错来减轻她的内疚感。)

What are synonyms for “assuage”?

alleviate, mitigate, relieve — all close in meaning to assuage (V. to make less intense; soothe; relieve).

Is “assuage” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. assuage appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “assuage”?

From Latin ad- (towards) + suavis (sweet), to calm/soothe.

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