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  2. ALLAY definition: 1. If you allay a strong emotion felt by someone, such as fear or worry, you cause them to feel it…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of ALLAY is to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate. How to use allay in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Allay.

  4. allay, moderate, soothe mean to reduce excitement or emotion. To allay is to lay to rest or lull to a sense of security, possibly by making the emotion seem unjustified: to allay suspicion, anxiety, fears.

  5. allay. verb [ T ] formal us / əˈleɪ / uk / əˈleɪ /. Add to word list. If you allay a strong emotion felt by someone, such as fear or worry, you cause him or her to feel it less or to feel calm again: The government is trying to allay public fears / concern about the spread of the disease.

  6. Allay, moderate, soothe mean to reduce excitement or emotion. To allay is to lay to rest or lull to a sense of security, possibly by making the emotion seem unjustified: to allay suspicion, anxiety, fears.

  7. allay. verb. formal uk / əˈleɪ / us. allay sb's concerns/fears/suspicions, etc. Add to word list. to make someone feel less worried or frightened, etc: I tried to allay his fears about the interview.

  8. Definition of allay verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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