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allay

[uh-ley] / əˈleɪ /
VERB
reduce something, usually a pain or a problem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alleviate assuage calm ease lessen mitigate mollify pacify
STRONG
abate compose decrease lighten moderate quiet square
WEAK
cool out make nice play up to pour oil on take the bite out take the sting out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aggravate agitate incite increase intensify irritate upset worry worsen
STRONG
enlarge
WEAK
provoke stir

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, the FDA decided not enough data existed to allay the known safety concerns.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

President Trump moved to allay those concerns on Friday, meeting with defense industry executives.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

To allay concerns that books can’t compete with the allure of digital devices, he offers a simple observation: Reading is as addictive as videogames were in his youth, “mind-altering, escapist, and fun.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Now that the CyberArk and Chronosphere acquisitions have closed, she looks forward to the company providing a “clearer picture” on its growth prospects going forward, which she said should further allay investor worries.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

He must affect ignorance to allay the King’s suspicions.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.