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assuage Verb[edit] assuage ‎(third-person singular simple present assuages, present participle assuaging, simple past and past participle assuaged) (transitive) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
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Alleviate - Crossword Clue Alleviate - Crossword Clue. Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Alleviate. ASSUAGE. provide physical relief, as from pain; This pill will relieve your headaches. satisfy (thirst); The cold water quenched his thirst.
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Glossary of Legal Terms The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment. acquit: the act of freeing a person from the charge of an offense by means of a decision, verdict or other legal process; to discharge.
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- Unit 6: Gender Responsive Language Use in Classrooms 13 14 L anguage is a tool of communication that reveals a lot about what we think and believe and therefore must be used carefully. Inappropriate language use can transmit negative messages and inhibit learning.
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mitigate verb. Mitigate is defined as to make something less severe, less harsh or less painful. An example of mitigate is to reduce a prison sentence.hrasal Verb: mitigate against Usage Problem To take measures to moderate or alleviate (something). To be a strong factor against (someone or something); hinder or prevent. Usage Note: Mitigate, meaning “to make less severe, alleviate” is sometimes used where militate, which means “to cause a change,” might be expected.
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alleviate Alleviate derives from the past participle of Late Latin alleviare (to lighten or relieve), which in turn was formed by combining the prefix ad-and the adjective levis, a Latin word meaning light or having little weight.
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- Full Definition of ADAGE. : a saying often in metaphorical form that embodies a common observation. See adage defined for English-language learners. See adage defined for kids.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  relieve(Verb) To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. 2  relieve(Verb) To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.
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adage adage-a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people. byword, proverb, saw. locution, saying, expression-a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; pardon the expression.
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instigate incite, instigate, abet, foment mean to spur to action. incite stresses a stirring up and urging on, and may or may not imply initiating. inciting a riot; instigate definitely implies responsibility for initiating another's action and often connotes underhandedness or evil intention. instigated a conspiracy; abet implies both assisting and encouraging
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- 2. obviate-prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening;  Let 's avoid a confrontation ;  head off a confrontation ;  avert a strike . Synonyms: deflect, fend off, head off, stave off, ward off, avert, avoid, debar.
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besiege besiege - cause to feel distressed or worried; She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged distress - cause mental pain to; The news of her child's illness distressed the mother 3.
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abatement abatement (əˈbeɪtmənt) n 1. diminution or alleviation; decrease 2. suppression or termination: the abatement of a nuisance. a•bate•ment (əˈbeɪt mənt) n. 1. reduction or alleviation; decrease. 2. suppression or termination: noise abatement. 3. an amount deducted, as from the full price or tax.
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- Apply for a National Insurance number. You need to apply by phone for a National Insurance number. If you’re moving to the UK you can only apply once you’re here. You must have the right to work or study in the UK to get a National Insurance number.
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- verb (used with object), disengaged, disengaging. 1. to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch. 2. to free (oneself) from an engagement, pledge, obligation, etc.: He accepted the invitation, but was later forced to disengage himself.
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agitate Full Definition of AGITATE. transitive verb. 1. a obsolete: to give motion to. 2. : to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of: disturb. 3. a: to discuss excitedly and earnestly b: to stir up public discussion of. intransitive verb. — ag·i·tat·ed·ly adverb.iscompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, agitate, upset, fluster mean to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action. discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress. disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind.
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adage adage. A usually pithy and familiar statement expressing an observation or principle generally accepted as wise or true: aphorism, byword, maxim, motto, proverb, saw, saying.
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abrogation repeal-the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation. abrogation, annulment. derogation - (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed. cancellation-the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement.
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- Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  relieve, alleviate, palliate, assuage(verb) provide physical relief, as from pain. 2  take over, relieve(verb) free someone temporarily from his or her obligations. 3  exempt, relieve, free(verb) grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to.
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respite abatement - an interruption in the intensity or amount of something. hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension. break, interruption - some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; the telephone is an annoying interruption; there was a break in the action when a player was hurt.
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appeasing tr.v. ap·peased, ap·peas·ing, ap·peas·es. 1. a. To placate or attempt to placate (a threatening nation, for example) by granting concessions, often at the expense of principle. b. To calm, soothe, or quiet (someone): appeased the baby with a pacifier. See Synonyms at pacify.
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- mitigate. 1  to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate. 2  to make less severe: to mitigate a punishment. 3  to make (a person, one's state of mind, disposition, etc.) milder or more gentle; mollify; appease. 4  to become milder; lessen in severity.
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- Full Definition of ADAGE. : a saying often in metaphorical form that embodies a common observation. See adage defined for English-language learners.
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Definition of aggravate in English: Aggravate in the sense ‘annoy or exasperate’ dates back to the 17th century and has been so used by respected writers ever since. This use is still regarded as incorrect by some traditionalists on the grounds that it is too radical a departure from the etymological meaning of ‘make heavy’.
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bury 8. bury the hatchet to cease hostilities and become reconciled. 9. bury one's head in the sand to refuse to face a problem. [Old English byrgan to bury, hide; related to Old Norse bjarga to save, preserve, Old English beorgan to defend]. (ˈbɛr i). v.t. bur•ied, bur•y•ing.
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- Full Definition of OBLIGE. transitive verb. 1. 2. intransitive verb. : to do something as or as if as a favor. — oblig·er noun. See oblige defined for English-language learners.See oblige defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.ull Definition of OBLIGE. transitive verb. 1. 2. intransitive verb. : to do something as or as if as a favor. — oblig·er noun. See oblige defined for English-language learners.