What is the meaning of assuage?

Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.
- usage: "She managed to mollify the angry customer"
- synonyms: pacify, lenify, conciliate, appease, mollify, placate, gentle, gruntle
Satisfy (thirst. )
- usage: "The cold water quenched his thirst"
- synonyms: quench, slake, allay
Provide physical relief, as from pain.
- usage: "This pill will relieve your headaches"
- synonyms: relieve, alleviate, palliate

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