allay

Definition of Allay in English :

1. allay, ease, relieve, still

lessen the intensity of or calm

Example Sentences:
'The news eased my conscience'
'still the fears'

satisfy (thirst)

Example Sentences:
'The cold water quenched his thirst'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Allay

verb

1.

to relieve (pain, grief, etc) or be relieved

2. (transitive)

to reduce (fear, anger, etc)

verb transitiveWord forms: alˈlayed or alˈlaying

1.

to put (fears, etc.) to rest; quiet; calm

2.

to lessen, relieve, or alleviate (pain, grief, etc.)

tr.v. al·layed, al·lay·ing, al·lays

1. To calm or pacify (an emotion); set to rest: allayed the fears of the worried citizens.

2. To reduce the intensity of; lessen or relieve: allay the threat of social unrest; allay skin irritation. See Synonyms at relieve.