Plural of assuagement; multiple instances or things that calm, soothe, or reduce pain or distress.
From 'assuagement' plus '-s' for the plural. This form emphasizes multiple acts or instances of soothing.
Cultures develop their own 'assuagements'—comfort foods, rituals, music, or ceremonies that specific groups of people use to ease suffering, and these differ wildly across the world.
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