assuage (
http://definr.com/assuage)
v 1: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of;
"She managed to mollify her angry boss" [syn:
pacify,
lenify,
conciliate,
appease,
mollify,
placate,
gentle,
gruntle]
2: satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst" [syn:
quench,
slake,
allay]
3: provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will
relieve your headaches" [syn:
relieve,
alleviate,
palliate]