English / word
allay
verb C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to diminish or put to rest fear, suspicion, or worry
In context
01
The prime minister gave a televised address to allay growing economic panic.
02
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
Synonyms
alleviate,ease,calm
Antonyms
worsen,aggravate,intensify
Collocations
allay fears,allay concerns,allay suspicions
Verb forms
Past: allayed · Past participle: allayed · -ing: allaying