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allay
(verb)
allay
(verb)
Meaning
to reduce fear or worry
Example
"The teacher spoke softly to allay the students' concerns about the exam."
Synonyms
diminishalleviatecalm
Antonyms
agitateincreaseintensify
More about this word
Word origin
From Old English 'aleggen', meaning to put down.
Related word forms
verb: allayed
adjective: allaying
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