assuage


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]