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assuagement

as·sua·ge·ment

US/əˈsweɪd͡ʒmənt/ uncommon

noun

1.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

  • “as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief”

Origin

From assuage + -ment.

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