allay

/əˈleɪ/
verb
  1. To reduce or calm something such as fear, worry, or pain.
    • The teacher's kind words helped allay the student's anxiety before the test.
    • The government tried to allay public fears about the new policy.
    • A cool drink can allay your thirst on a hot summer day.
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