If you allay a strong emotion felt by someone, such as fear or worry , you cause them to feel it less or to feel calm again
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1. The police tried to allay her fears but failed. 警察力图减轻她的恐惧,但是没有收到什么效果。 2. They are trying to allay public fears about the spread of the disease. 他们正竭力减轻公众对这种疾病传播的恐惧。