Associations to the word «Allaying»

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".

Wise words

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