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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
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
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]