allay (Meaning)
allay (v)
lessen the intensity of or calm
satisfy (thirst)
allay (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.
To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate; as, to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity.
To diminish in strength; to abate; to subside.
To mix (metals); to mix with a baser metal; to alloy; to deteriorate.
allay (n.)
Alleviation; abatement; check.
Alloy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of allay
allay Sentence Examples
- The manager took swift action to allay the concerns of the anxious employees about the upcoming changes in the company.
- A warm cup of tea did wonders to allay my friend's worries and bring a sense of calm to her hectic day.
- The leader's honest and reassuring words helped allay the fears of the community during the crisis.
- The new safety measures were implemented to allay the public's concerns about the recent security issues.
- The doctor used clear explanations to allay the patient's apprehensions about the upcoming surgery.
- Timely communication from the airline was crucial to allay the passengers' frustrations during the unexpected delay.
- The government issued a statement to allay any misinformation and rumors circulating about the proposed policy changes.
- The teacher worked diligently to allay the students' confusion by providing additional examples and explanations.
- A sincere apology was offered to allay the customer's dissatisfaction with the product's quality.
- The timely intervention of the mediator helped allay the tensions between the conflicting parties during the negotiation.
FAQs About the word allay
lessen the intensity of or calm, satisfy (thirst)To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm; as, to allay popular excitement; to alla
soothe, relieve, ease, help,alleviate, mitigate, heal,assuage, mollify, soften
aggravate, exacerbate, exacerbate, harm, hurt, impair,impair, harm, injure, injure
The manager took swift action to allay the concerns of the anxious employees about the upcoming changes in the company.
A warm cup of tea did wonders to allay my friend's worries and bring a sense of calm to her hectic day.
The leader's honest and reassuring words helped allay the fears of the community during the crisis.
The new safety measures were implemented to allay the public's concerns about the recent security issues.
