Allay

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Allay is a slang term commonly used to mean to calm or soothe someone or to alleviate a problem or concern. It is often used to describe the act of providing comfort or relief in difficult situations.

Example 1: After a long and stressful day at work, Sarah’s friend tried to allay her worries by taking her out for a relaxing dinner.

Example 2: The teacher allayed the students’ fears by explaining that the upcoming exam would be open book.

Synonyms:
soothe, ease, calm, pacify
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