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- [uh-sweyj, uh-sweyzh]
- /əˈsweɪdʒ, əˈsweɪʒ/
- /əˈsweɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-sweyj, uh-sweyzh]
- /əˈsweɪdʒ, əˈsweɪʒ/
Definitions of assuaging word
- verb with object assuaging to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate: to assuage one's grief; to assuage one's pain. 1
- verb with object assuaging to appease; satisfy; allay; relieve: to assuage one's hunger. 1
- verb with object assuaging to soothe, calm, or mollify: to assuage his fears; to assuage her anger. 1
- noun assuaging Present participle of assuage. 1
- noun assuaging The act of one who assuages. 0
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Origin of assuaging
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English aswagen < Old French asouagier < Vulgar Latin *assuāviāre, equivalent to Latin as- as- + -suāviāre, verbal derivative of Latin suāvis agreeable to the taste, pleasant (cf. suave; akin to sweet)
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Parts of speech for Assuaging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
assuaging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
assuaging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assuaging
adjective assuaging
- analeptic — (of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system
- placatory — serving, tending, or intended to placate: a placatory reply.
- propitiate — to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- satisfactory — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
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