What is the meaning of allay?

Lessen the intensity of or calm.
- usage: "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
- synonyms: still, relieve, ease
Satisfy (thirst. )
- usage: "The cold water quenched his thirst"
- synonyms: quench, slake, assuage

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APA	WordNet. (2010). Allay. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/allay/definitions/1255742
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "Allay" http://smartdefine.org/allay/definitions/1255742 (accessed September 20, 2026).
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