assuager
One who calms
An assuager is someone or something that soothes, relieves, or lessens pain, distress, or intensity.
The word derives from assuage and appears rarely outside formal or literary contexts: Time proved the great assuager of her grief.
Music, medicine, or a sympathetic friend might all serve as assuagers.
That which lessens suffering
- mitigatorThat which lessens severity
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
- balmHealing topical preparation
- salveTopical healing preparation
anodyne · remedy · antidote · cure · tonic · elixir · sedative · analgesic
One providing emotional support
- comforterQuilted bed covering
- sympathizerOne who shares feelings
- counselorOne who advises
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
supporter · nurturer · caregiver · empathizer · shoulder · listener · friend · companion
Neutral conflict resolver
- conciliatorOne who restores harmony
- arbitratorOne who resolves disputes
- reconcilerOne who restores harmony
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
diplomat · intermediary · moderator · pacifier · harmonizer · peacekeeper · resolver · bridge-builder
alleviator
That which lessens suffering
- mitigatorThat which lessens severity
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
- balmHealing topical preparation
salve · anodyne · remedy · antidote · cure · tonic · elixir · sedative · analgesic · emollient
consoler
One providing emotional support
- comforterQuilted bed covering
- sympathizerOne who shares feelings
- counselorOne who advises
confidant · supporter · nurturer · caregiver · empathizer · shoulder · listener · friend · companion · healer
mediator
Neutral conflict resolver
- conciliatorOne who restores harmony
- arbitratorOne who resolves disputes
- reconcilerOne who restores harmony
negotiator · diplomat · intermediary · moderator · pacifier · harmonizer · peacekeeper · resolver · bridge-builder · go-between
lullaby
Soothing song for babies
- quieterMore subdued in volume
- tranquilizerSubstance that induces calm
- calmerMore composed
pacifier · hush · gentler · relaxant · zephyr · whisper · caress · murmur · cradle · rocker
assuageragitator
One who foments discord
aggravator · irritant · provoker · inflamer · exacerbator
assuagertroublemaker
One who creates discord
instigator · rabble-rouser · firebrand · provocateur · inciter
assuage, assuaging, assuaged, assuagement, assuages, unassuaged