How to Pronounce "assuage"

word

əˈsweɪdʒ

uh-SWAYJ

ɐswˈeɪdʒ

uh-SWAYJ

Definition

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense, such as calming fears, pain, or concerns.

American English

əˈsweɪdʒ

British English

ɐswˈeɪdʒ

uh-SWAYJ

She gave him medicine to assuage his pain.

A kind word can assuage someone's worries.

They tried to assuage their guilt by apologizing.

Nothing could assuage his fear of flying.