allayed

[US]/əˈleɪd/
[UK]/əˈleɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto lessen or relieve (something unpleasant)

Phrases & Collocations

allayed fears

allayed concerns

allayed suspicions

allayed anger

allayed anxiety

Example Sentences

his concerns were allayed by the doctor's reassuring words.

the news allayed her fears about the upcoming exam.

the manager's calm demeanor allayed the employee's anxieties.

the presence of the security guard allayed their fears of being robbed.

her explanation allayed any suspicion he might have had.

the promise of a bonus allayed the workers' discontent.

his reassuring voice allayed her worries about the situation.

the evidence presented allayed their doubts about his innocence.

his calm response allayed the tension in the room.

the good news allayed their fears about the company's future.

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