allays; allayed; allaying
formal
: to make (something) less severe or strong
Managers tried to allay [=calm, ease] fears that some workers would lose their jobs.
The new advertising campaign is an attempt to allay the public's concerns/worries about the safety of the company's products.
allay suspicions
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“Allay.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/allay. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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