Vocabulary
Allay
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
Urdu meaning
دور کرنا، کمی کرنا، دھیما کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Though the army chief promised the forum participants robust security for investors, practical measures need to be taken to allay their concerns in Balochistan.
- His aim is to challenge and allay Western concerns and anxieties about China, arguing that, instead of being a threat, the rise of China is good for the world for multiple reasons and a factor for international peace and prosperity.
- A simple headcount should allay many misgivings.
Synonyms
reduce, diminish, decrease, lessen, assuage, alleviate, ease, relieve, soothe, soften
Antonyms
increase, intensify
Curator example
“the report attempted to educate the public and allay fears”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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