Leniate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Leniate is a verb meaning (obsolete) To soothe.
Meaning
(obsolete) To soothe.
Example Sentences
The conſciouſneſs of ſelf-ſecurity Prevails o'er every feeling in the breaſt, And leniates all our grief. […]
[…] ſuch vehehement [sic] vexations and torments in Colicall dolours, which might be leniated by ſeverall Medicaments […]
Sometimes an offender is beheaded, sometimes thrown off a rock; […] yet, in these cases, as the Emperor's fury is leniated, they many times escape; but, when the Mutes come in place, all are displaced, against whom their commission is enlarged.
Word Forms
- leniates
- leniating
- leniated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leech, lenocinate, labefy, pease, accoy, lithe.
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