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Synonyms of allay

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Another word for allay is soothe. Other synonyms of allay are alleviate, quiet and calm.

Synonyms and similar words for allay

verbTo make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

verbTo alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.

  • alleviateTo reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
  • abate

Meaning of allay

  1. verb To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.
  2. verb To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.
  3. verb To subside, abate, become peaceful.

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Questions about synonyms of allay

What is another word for allay?
Allay has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as soothe, alleviate, quiet and calm.
What does allay mean?
Allay means to make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

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