MeanOF

allay

- verb (v)

Meaning: reduce something, usually a pain or a problem

Synonyms: abate alleviate assuage calm compose cool out decrease ease lessen lighten make nice mitigate moderate mollify pacify play up to pour oil on quiet square take the bite out take the sting out
Antonyms: intensify provoke stir worsen

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