Allay Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms - Vocabopedia

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Allay [uh-ley]

VERB

VERB

Diminish or put at rest
Relieve or alleviate (pain or hunger)

Example

“The government should reveal the data to allay our fears.”

“Some sandwiches finally allayed my hunger.”

Synonyms

Reduce, Drop, Diminish, Dwindle

Antonyms

Increase, Rise, Raise, Encourage, Boost