1. past tense of allay; to calm or reduce (fear, suspicion, or worry)

Examples

• The doctor’s explanation allayed her fears about the surgery.
• His reassuring words allayed the team’s concerns about the project deadline.
• The company’s statement allayed investors’ worries about potential losses.
• The mother’s presence allayed the child’s anxiety on the first day of school.
• The security briefing allayed our suspicions about the new policy.
• Her calm demeanor allayed the tension in the room.