PoliticsAugust 31, 2026

allay

uh-LAY

Definition

To diminish or put at rest fears, concerns, or suspicions.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'alecgan,' meaning to put down or aside, the word evolved to mean the soothing or reduction of intense feelings or worries.

In the news

In the article, the U.S. is noted for pushing a growth agenda in an effort to allay concerns within the debt markets.

Germany Criticizes Journalist Exclusion from G20 Finance Meeting in US

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Global Banking & Finance Review

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