assuage
verb (used with object)
had assuaged
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past perfectof assuage.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Kennedy had assuaged Cassidy’s doubts about him by promising that he and Cassidy would have “an unprecedentedly close collaborative working relationship if he is confirmed,” Cassidy said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2025
As soon as he felt he had assuaged his family’s minimum emotional requirements, he’d quickly return to work to answer emails, launch products, fund companies, and make speeches.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2018
But he said the firm’s recent announcement about hitting the $10 billion mark had assuaged that fear.
From New York Times ● Sep. 5, 2011
Not that he was specially disgusted with Clara, for indeed marriage had assuaged a little the tediousness of some of her mannerisms, even if it had taken away from her charm.
From Clayhanger by Arnold Bennett
As soon as Henry had assuaged his hunger, he hastened to obey the summons.
From The Gentleman from Everywhere by James Henry Foss
