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allayed

/əˈleɪd/

Translations

allayverb

allayed

Past Simple

allayed

Past Simple

allayed

Past Participle

allaying

Gerund

/əˈleɪ/

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.

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.

Additional translations

atténuerSens plus général : rendre moins intense.

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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.