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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

Spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men's Hundred auction to allay concerns that Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the Indian Premier League.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

But such arguments do little to allay the fears of prospective buyers who fear they could find they've handed over hundreds for a lemon.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Marketers see partnering with Tools for Humanity as a way to gain attention, attract new customers and, in the case of Tinder, to help allay consumers’ security concerns regarding their products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

In order to allay any fears his clients might have about his political leanings, he had altered his name slightly.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy