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allay
[uh-ley]
verb (used with object)
to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest; calm; quiet.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:to lessen or relieve; mitigate; alleviate.
to allay pain.
Synonyms: , , ,
allay
/ əˈɪ /
verb
to relieve (pain, grief, etc) or be relieved
(tr) to reduce (fear, anger, etc)
Other Word Forms
- allayer noun
- unallayed adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of allay1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
To allay their worries, he’s stayed over a couple of nights.
The exercise has helped allay fears among some US allies that Donald Trump may upend the years-long military support it has provided in the region.
For every European country, President Donald Trump's tariffs will be a severe blow, and national governments have been trying to allay the fears of industry and commerce.
"We are contacting all patients personally to provide reassurance and to allay any concerns they may have. We are deeply sorry for the anxiety this has caused."
The confirmation that it was only empty containers on board will allay some concerns about environmental damage and make the clean-up operation easier.
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