allayed

Meanings

• Verb

  To calm or alleviate anxiety, fear, or apprehension.

  - "The music allayed my fears."
  - "His kind words allayed my anxiety."

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Synonyms

abate , alleviate , appease , assuage , calm , compose , quiet , soothe

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Variants

List of all variants of allayed that leads to same result
allay , allayed , allaying , allays

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to lull or soothe' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'allayed' comes from the Old French word 'allaisier', which means 'to soothe or lull'.

2. The term 'allayed' is often used in the context of medical treatments and procedures, such as allaying pain or allaying the symptoms of a disease.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. Fear: An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

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Culture

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In literature, 'allayed' is often used to describe characters finding relief or peace after a period of stress or turmoil.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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