Associations to the word «Allaying»
Noun
- Niece
- Murmur
- Caesar
- Patience
- Disappointment
- Allusion
- Anger
- Seth
- Heat
- Traveller
- Pity
- Desire
- Prejudice
- Confidence
- Twa
- Render
- Rage
- Storm
- Affection
- Terror
- Delight
- Fatigue
- Stomach
- Shower
- Confusion
- Folk
- Donna
- Sharpe
- Wit
- Happiness
- Misery
- Dose
- Wool
- Ill
- Rein
- Satisfaction
- Contrary
- Promise
- Illusion
- Tis
- Physician
- Hope
- Hostility
- Limb
- Meal
- Tobacco
- Comfort
- Th
- Flame
- Mind
- Regret
- Dignity
- Herb
- Ne
- Nothing
- Seek
Adjective
Wiktionary
ALLAY, verb. (transitive) To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.
ALLAY, verb. (transitive) To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.
ALLAY, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To subside, abate, become peaceful.
ALLAY, verb. (archaic) To mix (metals); to mix with a baser metal; to alloy; to deteriorate.
ALLAY, noun. Alleviation; abatement; check
Dictionary definition
ALLAY, verb. Lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears".
ALLAY, verb. Satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst".
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