allays
verbHow many syllables in allays?
There are 2 syllables in the word allays.How to pronounce allays:
Definition of allays:
- allays (verb):
- to reduce (fear, doubt, or anger)
- to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity alleviate
Synonyms for allays:
alleviate
alleviates
appease
assuage
assuages
blunt
calm
check
compose
cures
diminish
dull
ease
eases
heals
helps
improves
lessen
mitigate
mitigates
moderate
mollifies
mollify
pacify
quell
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Antonyms for allays:
challenges
drains
imposes on
makes demands on
saps
strains
stretches
taxes
tests
wearies
wears out
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