Definition
Definition of allaying - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
reductionRare act of making something less severe or intenseRare
- The allaying of their fears brought relief.
Adjective
1.
reliefRare reducing intensity or severityRare
- The allaying effect of the medicine was immediate.
2.
calmingRare causing calm or reliefRare
- The allaying music helped ease her anxiety.
Origin of allaying
Old English, alecgan (to lay down)
Examples of allaying in a sentence
A sincere apology helped with the allaying of tensions in the office. The allaying properties of the cream soothed her skin. His allaying words calmed the anxious crowd. The allaying scent of lavender filled the room. Her allaying words brought comfort to the worried team.
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- French:atténuation, apaisant, ...
- German:Linderung, lindernd, ...
- Italian:attenuazione, calmante, ...
- Spanish:alivio, calmante, ...
- Portuguese:alívio, calmante, ...
- Chinese:缓解, 缓解的, ...
- Japanese:軽減, 鎮静の, ...
- Arabic:تَخْفِيف, مخفف, ...
- Hebrew:הֲפָגָה, מַרְגִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:смягчение, облегчающий, ...
- Ukrainian:полегшення, заспокійливий, ...
- Hindi:शमन, शांत करने वाला, ...
Definition of allay - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
emotionreduce the intensity of
- Music can allay your anxiety during stressful times.
2.
calmmake quiet or calm a situation
- The teacher tried to allay the students' fears.
3.
pain reliefRare relieve pain or discomfortRare
- The medicine helped to allay her headache.
Origin of allay
Old English, ālecgan (to lay down)
Examples of allay in a sentence
His words did little to allay her fears. She spoke softly to allay his concerns. The manager's words helped allay the team's anxiety. A warm bath can allay sore muscles. The ointment will allay the itching sensation.
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- French:apaiser, dissiper, ...
- German:lindern, beruhigen, ...
- Italian:alleviare, calmare, ...
- Spanish:aliviar, calmar, ...
- Portuguese:aliviar, acalmar, ...
- Chinese:减轻, 安抚, ...
- Japanese:和らげる, 静める, ...
- Arabic:هَدَّأَ, هَدَّأَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָפִיג, לַהֲפוֹךְ מַצָּב לְיוֹתֵר שָׁקֵט וְרָגוּעַ, ...
- Russian:успокаивать, успокоить, ...
- Ukrainian:полегшувати, заспокоїти, ...
- Hindi:शांत करना, मिटाना, ...
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