Allay (V):
Pronunciation: uh-lay
Word Meaning: “Allay” means to calm, pacify, or reduce the intensity of something, such as fears, doubts, or concerns. It involves easing or alleviating negative emotions.
Uses in Sentence:
- The doctor’s reassurance helped allay the patient’s anxiety about the upcoming surgery.
- The government took steps to allay public concerns about the safety of the new infrastructure project.
Synonyms:
- Soothe
- Calm
- Mitigate
- Assuage
- Ease
Antonyms:
- Aggravate
- Intensify
- Escalate
- Heighten
- Worsen
Word Meaning in Hindi: The word “Allay” can be translated into Hindi as “शांत करना” (Shant Karna) or “कम करना” (Kam Karna).
Word Uses in Hindi:
- डॉक्टर की आश्वासन ने रोगी की आगामी सर्जरी के बारे में उसकी चिंता को शांत करने में मदद की। (The doctor’s reassurance helped allay the patient’s anxiety about the upcoming surgery.)
- सरकार ने नए इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर परियोजना की सुरक्षा के बारे में जनता की चिंताओं को कम करने के लिए कदम उठाए। (The government took steps to allay public concerns about the safety of the new infrastructure project.)