The act of making an unpleasant feeling less intense or severe. The assuagement of her anxiety came after a long conversation with her friend.
A feeling of relief or comfort that comes from alleviating a distressing situation. He felt a sense of assuagement after receiving the good news about his test results.
Something that soothes or alleviates pain, sorrow, or distress; a remedy or relief. Soft music served as an assuagement to his troubled mind.