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Examples of “allay” in a Sentence

3 example sentences showing how to use allay, grouped by meaning.

verb To make a strong feeling, such as fear or worry, calmer or less severe.

  • to allay popular excitement
  • to allay the tumult of the passions

verb To make something unpleasant less severe.

  • to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity