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To reduce a fear, concern, or other troubling feeling.
verb
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allay
The detailed itinerary helped allay their concerns about the journey.
Dictionary practice example.
Residents were worried that a planned renovation would remove the small noticeboard where neighborhood groups advertised their events. The organizer tried to allay those fears by showing a drawing that included a replacement board near the entrance.
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