← BackshareGuessasswage/əˈsweɪdʒ/verbTo make something unpleasant less intense or severe; to relieve or soothe.The nurse gave him medicine to asswage the pain.He tried to asswage his guilt by apologizing sincerely.A cool drink can asswage your thirst on a hot day.SynonymssootherelieveeasealleviateAntonymsintensifyaggravate