Allay Meaning In English

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Meaning

To allay is to calm the emotion by making it seem irrational, or to relax with a sense of security.

Example

Allay is used when you want to do something better or to get rid of fears and anxieties. When you remove something, you calm it down or reduce difficulties.



For example: The government tries to allay the public's fear or anxiety about the spread of disease.

Antonym

intensify, increase

Synonym

alleviate, lessen

Sentence

The statement issued by the government helped create awareness among the public and allay fears.