(uh-ley) (Verb)
Meaning:
To diminish or put to rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
Usage:
1. The leader sought to ______ the citizens’ concerns about the new policy.
2. She sang a lullaby to ______ her child’s nighttime fears.
Read this story to remember this word:
In the land of Turbulentia, where storms both literal and figurative ravaged the land, there was a sage known for her unparalleled ability to allay fears. With words as soothing as the summer breeze, she walked among the people, her presence a balm to the anxious and the weary. It was said that her mere touch could calm the most troubled soul, her voice could quell the deepest fears. Through her actions, the sage taught that to allay another’s fears was to unlock the chains of dread that bound them, allowing hope to flourish once more. This story of compassion and tranquility reminds us that the power to allay fears in others is among the most noble of gifts, a beacon of light in the darkness that often surrounds us, guiding us back to peace.
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