allay

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

al·lay (ə-lāʹ)tr.v. al·layed, al·lay·ing, al·lays
1. To reduce the intensity of; relieve:
allay back pains.
See Synonyms at relieve.
2. To calm or pacify; set to rest:
allayed the fears of the worried citizens. [Middle English aleien, from Old English ālecgan, to lay down : ā-, intensive pref. + lecgan, to lay; see lay¹.] al·layʹer n.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  quench, slake, assuage, still, relieve, ease