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Allay

  1. verb

    lessen the intensity of or calm

    “The news eased my conscience”

    Similar: still, relieve, ease

  2. verb

    satisfy (thirst)

    “The cold water quenched his thirst”

    Similar: quench, slake, assuage

Word family

allayment · allayed · allaying

Words that mean the same

Calm and Soothe

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