 allay |
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| 1. | [ verb ] lessen the intensity of or calm | |
| Synonyms: | relieve ease still | |
| Examples: | "The news eased my conscience" "still the fears" |
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| Related terms: | comfort abreact relief hush allayer | |
| 2. | [ verb ] satisfy (thirst) | |
| Synonyms: | quench assuage slake | |
| Examples: | "The cold water quenched his thirst" |
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| Related terms: | meet consume | |
| Similar spelling: |
Alla Allaway Alaya Aly all ala ally Alia Aley Alloway aloha alloy alley Allah Al aliyah ali ale |
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