Allay and Diminish

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Allay verb - To make more bearable or less severe.

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Diminish is a synonym for allay in reduce topic. In some cases you can use "Diminish" instead a verb "Allay".

Nearby Word: allaying

Diminish verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

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Allay is a synonym for diminish in relieve topic. Sometimes you can use "Allay" instead a verb "Diminish", if it concerns topics such as reduce.

Nearby Words: diminution, diminishing

allay little

diminish little

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