allaying

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

Translation

v.making something less intense or serious; reducing the severity of something.

Phrases & Collocations

allaying fears

allaying concerns

allaying suspicions

allaying anxieties

allaying public opposition

allaying the rumors

Example Sentences

the government is working to allay public fears about the new policy.

her soothing voice helped allay his anxieties.

the company took steps to allay investor concerns.

he tried to allay her suspicions with a reassuring smile.

the news aimed to allay rumors circulating online.

their efforts to allay the situation only seemed to worsen it.

the company's transparency helped allay customer worries.

he sought to allay the tension with a lighthearted joke.

the therapist helped allay her fears about the future.

her calm demeanor helped allay his anger.

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