assuage
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
ease
relieve
Antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "Nothing she said could _____ his guilt over missing the funeral."
Answer: assuage
In your own words, what does "assuage" mean?
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.
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