apaiser

Definitions of apaiser
  1. verb
    support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
    synonyms: armer, calmer, consolider, renforcer
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    type of:
    fortifier, renforcer
    make strong or stronger
  2. verb
    become quiet or quieter
    synonyms: calmer, tranquilliser
    imposer le silence, imposer silence, réduire au silence
    cause to be quiet or not talk
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    type of:
    changer d'intensité
    increase or decrease in intensity
  3. verb
    satisfy (thirst)
    synonyms: désaltérer
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    type of:
    accomplir, satisfaire
    fill or meet a want or need
  4. verb
    make less rigid or softer
    synonyms: adoucir, attendrir
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    type of:
    adoucir
    make soft or softer
  5. verb
    cause to feel better
    synonyms: soulager
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    antonyms:
    irriter
    excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
    type of:
    décharger, lénifier, soulager
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  6. verb
    arrange or fix in the desired order
    synonyms: calmer
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    type of:
    arranger, mettre en ordre, régler
    put into a proper or systematic order
  7. verb
    lessen the intensity of or calm
    synonyms: adoucir, atténuer, calmer
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    type of:
    consoler, réconforter
    give moral or emotional strength to
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