allaying

Meanings

• Verb

  To calm or allay fear, anxiety, or apprehension.

  - "The reassuring words of the doctor allayed my fears."
  - "The calming music allays anxiety before surgery."

• Verb

  To make something less severe or intense.

  - "Adding milk to strong coffee allays its bitterness."
  - "The soothing balm allays the itching of mosquito bites."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with allaying
allay , bay , sway , may , say , weigh

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Middle English alayen, from Old French alaier, from alai, allay 'away, aside'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'allaying' is also used in the context of geology to describe the process of removing impurities from a mineral or ore.

2. The word 'allaying' is pronounced the same way as the word 'laying' but has a different meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. consolation: Related concept: Consolation is the act of providing comfort and relief to someone who is sad, distressed, or in pain.

2. reassurance: Related concept: Reassurance is the act of making someone feel more confident and less anxious or worried.

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Culture

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In literature, 'allaying' is often used to describe the calming effect of various things such as music, words, or balms. In art, it can be depicted through calming scenes or colors.

How to Memorize "allaying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm scene, such as a tranquil lake, to help remember the meaning of 'allaying'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'allaying' with the idea of calming or soothing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'All Away' to remember the meaning of 'allaying'.

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