What is assuaged definition?

Assuaged is a verb that means to make less severe or intense, to alleviate or lessen something unpleasant, or to calm or pacify someone's fears or concerns. It is often used in contexts such as reducing pain, fear, guilt, or anxiety, or soothing someone's emotions. Assuaged is also used as a synonym for mitigating, mollifying, alleviating, easing, or soothing. The word is derived from the Old French word "assouagier" which means to calm or soothe.