appease
verbTo calm anger or satisfy demands, often by making concessions.
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verbTo become less intense or severe.
Become less intense
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abatement
nounA reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
absolve
verbTo release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.
allay
verbTo reduce a fear, concern, or other troubling feeling.
Ease a troubling feeling
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alleviate
verbTo make a difficulty, burden, or discomfort less severe.
ameliorate
verbTo improve an unfavorable condition or situation.
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