verbπShareTo make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm."to allay popular excitement"mindemotionhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alleviate; to abate; to mitigate."to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity"medicineaidconditionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo subside, abate, become peaceful."The mother was allaying her child's fears about the dark by leaving a nightlight on. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix (metals); to mix with a baser metal; to alloy; to deteriorate."The jeweler worried that allaying the gold with too much copper would cheapen the ring and make it less valuable. "materialchemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To make worse by the introduction of inferior elements."The chef thought adding cheap frozen vegetables was allaying the dish's quality, despite the cost savings. "negativeactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn allayment."The allaying of his anxiety was a direct result of the doctor's reassuring explanation. "aidmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
