1. (

• pacify ,
• lenify ,
• conciliate ,
• assuage ,
• appease ,
• mollify ,
• placate ,
• gentle ,
• gruntle

) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer" ;

2. (

• quench ,
• slake ,
• allay ,
• assuage

) satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst" ;

3. (

• relieve ,
• alleviate ,
• palliate ,
• assuage

) provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches" ;