sedare

Definitions of sedare
  1. verb
    cause to feel better
    synonyms: assopire, calmare, lenire, placare, sopire
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    antonyms:
    aduggiare, dare fastidio, esasperare, impermalire, indispettire, infastidire, irritare, raspare, scocciare, sdegnare, stizzire
    excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
    type of:
    alleviare, attenuare, blandire, lenire, mitigare
    provide physical relief, as from pain
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