Definition of Allay

1. Verb. Lessen the intensity of or calm. "The good news will allay her"; "Still the fears"

Exact synonyms: Ease, Relieve, Still
Generic synonyms: Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe
Specialized synonyms: Abreact
Derivative terms: Allayer, Ease, Easement, Reliever, Still

2. Verb. Satisfy (thirst). "The cold water quenched his thirst"
Exact synonyms: Assuage, Quench, Slake
Entails: Consume, Have, Ingest, Take, Take In
Generic synonyms: Fill, Fulfil, Fulfill, Meet, Satisfy

Definition of Allay

1. v. t. To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm; as, to allay popular excitement; to allay the tumult of the passions.

2. v. t. To diminish in strength; to abate; to subside.

3. n. Alleviation; abatement; check.

4. n. Alloy.

5. v. t. To mix (metals); to mix with a baser metal; to alloy; to deteriorate.

Definition of Allay

1. to reduce in intensity or severity [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Allay

allantoidoangiopagus
allantoids
allantoid membrane
allantoin
allantoin
allantoinase
allantoins
allantoinuria
allantois
allantois
allargando
allative
allatives
allatostatin
allaxis
allay (current term)
allayed
allayer
allayers
allaying
allayings
allays
alla breve
Alla Nazimova
alledge
alledged
alledges
alledging
allee
allees

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