Definition of allay

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Allay (v. t.) To diminish in strength; to abate; to subside.

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Allegge :: Allegge (v. t.) See Alegge and Allay.
Allayer :: Allayer (n.) One who, or that which, allays..
Charm :: Charm (n.) To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe..
Emollient :: Emollient (n.) An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc..
Solace :: Solace (n.) To allay; to assuage; to soothe; as, to solace grief..
Allay :: Allay (v. t.) To diminish in strength; to abate; to subside.
Slocken :: Slocken (v. t.) To quench; to allay; to slake. See Slake.
Allaying :: Allaying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Alla.
Tantalus :: Tantalus (n.) A Phrygian king who was punished in the lower world by being placed in the midst of a lake whose waters reached to his chin but receded whenever he attempted to allay his thirst, while over his head hung branches laden with choice fruit which likewise receded whenever he stretched out his hand to grasp them..
Cooling :: Cooling (p.a.) Adapted to cool and refresh; allaying heat.
Slake :: Slake (a.) To allay; to quench; to extinguish; as, to slake thirst..
Refrigerant :: Refrigerant (a.) Cooling; allaying heat or fever.
Quiet :: Quiet (v. t.) To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief..
Narcotic :: Narcotic (n.) A drug which, in medicinal doses, generally allays morbid susceptibility, relieves pain, and produces sleep; but which, in poisonous doses, produces stupor, coma, or convulsions, and, when given in sufficient quantity, causes death. The best examples are opium (with morphine), belladonna (with atropine), and conium..
Anodyne :: Anodyne (a.) Any medicine which allays pain, as an opiate or narcotic; anything that soothes disturbed feelings..
Atonic :: Atonic (n.) A remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation.
Pacify :: Pacify (v. t.) To make to be at peace; to appease; to calm; to still; to quiet; to allay the agitation, excitement, or resentment of; to tranquillize; as, to pacify a man when angry; to pacify pride, appetite, or importunity..
Allay :: Allay (v. t.) To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate; as, to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity..
Refrigerant :: Refrigerant (n.) That which makes to be cool or cold; specifically, a medicine or an application for allaying fever, or the symptoms of fever; -- used also figuratively..
Antiorgastic :: Antiorgastic (a.) Tending to allay venereal excitement or desire; sedative.
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