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Definition of assuagement

assuagement

/əˈsweɪdʒ.mənt/
as · suage · ment
Plural:assuagements
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Adjective:assuasive
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assuagement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action of making an unpleasant feeling, pain, or hardship less intense; the state of being relieved or soothed.

Example

"The public apology offered little assuagement to the families affected by the company's negligence."

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• Rhymes for assuagement

• Nearby Words

assorted
assortment
assuage
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assumable
assume
assumedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'assuage' and the suffix '-ment'. 'Assuage' derives from Old French 'assouagier', from Vulgar Latin 'assuaviare' (to sweeten or make gentle), rooted in Latin 'suavis' (sweet, agreeable).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Assuagement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/assuagement
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