allaying Definition
- 1to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest; calm; quiet.
- 2to lessen or relieve; mitigate; alleviate
Using allaying: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allaying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The president's speech was intended to allay concerns about the economy.
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She tried to allay her child's fears about the dark.
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The medicine helped to allay his pain.
allaying Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with allaying
allay one's suspicions
to cause someone to stop suspecting something
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The evidence presented in court allayed the jury's suspicions.
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The doctor's reassurances allayed her fears about the surgery.
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The expert testimony allayed doubts about the safety of the product.
Origins of allaying
from Middle English 'alayen', from Old English 'alecgan', meaning 'to lay down'
Summary: allaying in Brief
'Allaying' [uh-ley-ing] is a verb that means to calm or relieve something, such as fear, doubt, suspicion, or pain. It can be used in phrases like 'allay one's fears' or 'allay doubts.' Synonyms include 'soothe,' 'ease,' and 'pacify.'
