nounπShareAlleviation; abatement; check."The teacher's calming voice provided an allay of the students' anxieties before the exam. "aidmedicinesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn alloy."The jeweler used a special allay of gold and silver to create the necklace. "materialsubstancecompoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm."to allay popular excitement"mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alleviate; to abate; to mitigate."to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity"sufferingmedicineaidemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo subside, abate, become peaceful."The tension in the room slowly allayed as the teacher explained the difficult math problem. "conditionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix (metals); to mix with a baser metal; to alloy; to deteriorate."The jeweler had to allay the precious gold with a cheaper metal to make the ring affordable. "materialchemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To make worse by the introduction of inferior elements."The restaurant tried to allay customer concerns about rising food costs by using cheaper, lower-quality ingredients, but it only made customers more upset with the taste. "negativeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
