глагол 1) успокаивать, подавлять (страх, волнение, боль) Синоним(ы): calm 2) смягчать, ослаблять, облегчать; сокращать, уменьшать Синоним(ы): lessen
verb Etymology: Middle English alayen, from Old English ālecgan, from ā- (perfective prefix) + lecgan to lay — more at abide, lay transitive verb 1. to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity; alleviate Example: expect a breeze to allay the heat 2. to make quiet; calm Example: trying to allay their fears intransitive verb obsolete to diminish in strength; subside Synonyms: see relieve