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allay

UK
/əˈleɪ/
US
/əˈleɪ/

Translations

allayverb
allayed
Past Simple
allayed
Past Participle
allaying
Gerund
UK
/əˈleɪ/
US
/əˈleɪ/
soulagerPour la douleur, la faim ou une gêne physique.
The medication helped to allay the pain she was experiencing.
Le médicament a aidé à soulager la douleur qu’elle ressentait.
apaiserSurtout pour la peur, l’inquiétude ou le soupçon.
The doctor was able to allay the patient's fears about the surgery.
Le médecin a pu apaiser les craintes du patient au sujet de l’opération.
Additional translations
atténuerSens plus général : rendre moins intense.
Synonyms
assuage
mitigate
alleviate
reduce
diminish
calm
pacify
soothe
Antonyms
aggravate
intensify
worsen
allaynoun
allays
pl
UK
/əˈleɪ/
US
/əˈleɪ/
Archaic, rare: used to mean a lull or abatement.
accalmieSens rare ; abaissement temporaire de l’intensité d’un conflit ou d’une activité.
There was an allay in the fighting as both sides took time to negotiate.
Il y a eu une accalmie dans les combats tandis que les deux camps prenaient le temps de négocier.
Additional translations
répitSens rare ; pause temporaire après une période d’intensité.

Definitions

allayverb
To diminish or put to rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
The doctor was able to allay the patient's fears about the surgery.
To relieve or alleviate (pain or hunger).
The medication helped to allay the pain she was experiencing.
allaynoun
A temporary abatement, lull, or subsiding of something intense.
There was an allay in the fighting as both sides took time to negotiate.
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