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Language: Old English
Origin: alecgan, from lecgan; LAY1

allay

 verb
     
al‧lay [transitive]

allay (somebody's) fear/concern/suspicion etc

to make someone feel less afraid, worried etc:
The president made a statement to allay public anxiety.
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