assuage

verb3

1. •
   To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain, etc.).

   • Refreshing winds the summer's heat assuage. — 1705
2. •
   To pacify or soothe (someone).
3. •
   (no longer used) To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.