English dictionary

allay

/@/'l/eI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

lessen the intensity of or calm

verb.emotion

Synonyms ease relieve still

Source: WordNet 3.0
satisfy (thirst)

verb.consumption

Synonyms assuage quench slake

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm; as, to <i>allay</i> popular excitement; to <i>allay</i> the tumult of the passions.

verb

Source: webster1913
To diminish in strength; to abate; to subside.

verb

Source: webster1913
To mix (metals); to mix with a baser metal; to alloy; to deteriorate.

verb

Source: webster1913