al·lay 
/æˈleɪ/ verb
al·lays; al·layed; al·lay·ing /æˈleɪ/ verb [+ obj] formal : to make (something) less severe or strong
▪ Managers tried to allay [=calm, ease] fears that some workers would lose their jobs. ▪ The new advertising campaign is an attempt to allay the public's concerns/worries about the safety of the company's products. ▪ allay suspicions
▪ Managers tried to allay [=calm, ease] fears that some workers would lose their jobs. ▪ The new advertising campaign is an attempt to allay the public's concerns/worries about the safety of the company's products. ▪ allay suspicions
