Assuage and Offend

Assuage

Assuage verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.
Usage example: nothing would assuage the angry parent except the prompt dismissal of the teacher who had used corporal punishment without authorization

Offend is an antonym for assuage.

Nearby Words: assuaging, assuagement

Offend

Offend verb - To commit an offense.

Assuage is an antonym for offend in topics: distress, displease.

Common collocations

fans assuage fans offend fans
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