allayed

verb

Definition of allayednext
past tense of allay
as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe a gentle breeze would allay the heat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allayed
  1. alleviated
  2. relieved
  3. soothed
  4. eased
  5. mitigated
Verb
  • These kinds of periods happen in cyclical industries such as autos, but could the spending have potentially been avoided — or at least alleviated — this time around?
    Michael Wayland, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The statement has alleviated fears about the tech giant’s potential removal from the Nasdaq, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding its listing.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of alleviated
Verb
  • Ryan Scott Anderson says he's relieved to be moving on.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Several subway riders testified they were terrified Neely was going to attack and they were relieved when Penny put him in a chokehold and kept him there.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of relieved
Verb
  • More importantly, this cleanser always leaves my skin incredibly smooth, soft, and soothed.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Instead, even sensitive skin is left soothed, glowing and hydrated, thanks to microalgae, pineapple enzymes, jojoba oil and squalane.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of soothed
Verb
  • The winds eased by Tuesday afternoon and didn’t reach historic speeds.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of eased
Verb
  • Both the Navy and Air Force are adhering to the voluntary operational pause, which is indefinite as the services look at how the safety issue can be mitigated.
    Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • He’s made up for his lack of production by delivering key passes or key scrambles in certain critical moments, and the passing game’s shortcomings have been mitigated by Barkley’s dominance.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of mitigated
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