Synonyms for

Allay

Verb / ʌˈleɪ / Another word for allay — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make something feel less strong or severe

Synonyms & similar words

still quench slake assuage relieve ease ease reduce relieve alleviate assuage mitigate calm pacify soothe lull quell diminish subdue moderate temper soften weaken dampen lessen abate

Example sentences

  1. I gave my friend some medicine to allay her headache.
  2. The teacher allayed the students' worries about the test by telling them it would be easy.
  3. I tried to allay my mom's anger by apologizing and promising not to do it again.
  4. The company offered a refund to allay the customer's dissatisfaction.
  5. The rain helped to allay the farmer's concerns about his crops.

Quotes

  • I feel that art has something to do with the achievement of stillness in the midst of chaos. A stillness which characterizes prayer, too, and the eye of the storm. I think that art has something to do with an arrest of attention in the midst of distraction. - Saul Bellow
  • The greatest remedy for anger is delay. - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
  • The goal of meditation is not to get rid of thoughts or emotions. The goal is to become more aware of your thoughts and emotions and learn how to move through them without getting stuck. - Dr. P. Goldin

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