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Term: Assuaged

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1 (Popular): To make less intense or severe

Definition: To relieve, ease, or soften the intensity or severity of something.

Example Sentence: After a long day at work, a hot cup of tea assuaged her stress.

Sense 2 (Local): To satisfy or fulfill

Definition: To satisfy a need, desire, or requirement.

Example Sentence: The delicious dinner assuaged their hunger after a tiring hike.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1 (Popular): Soothed or relieved

Definition: Feeling comforted or relieved from previous discomfort or distress.

Example Sentence: With a gentle massage, she felt assuaged and relaxed.

Sense 2 (Local): Appeased or pacified

Definition: Having one's anger or annoyance calmed or relieved.

Example Sentence: The sincere apology asssuaged her anger and repaired their friendship.