Etymology:
Meaning:
To alleviate or reduce the intensity of something unpleasant, especially pain, suffering, or distress.
Origin and Usage:
The word "assuage" came to Middle English from Old French "asuager" in the 14th century. It originally referred to the act of softening or making something less harsh or painful. Over time, its meaning expanded to include emotional or mental discomfort.
In modern English, "assuage" is often used in formal or literary contexts to convey the idea of calming, comforting, or easing something distressing. It can be used with both physical and psychological pain or suffering.
Etymology Late Middle English from Old French abregier from Vulgar Latin abbreviare
Abbreviation Etymology Meaning Origin abbr
Etymology Origin Latin assuagere meaning to soothe soften relieve Root suavis
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