# assuage vs assure

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### assuage
*verb · IPA /əˈsweɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #45,210*
To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain, etc.).

### assure
*verb · IPA /əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #6,438*
To make sure and secure; ensure.

## Source
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