Allay and Hurt

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Allay verb - To make more bearable or less severe.

Usage example: a gentle breeze would allay the heat

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Hurt is an antonym for allay.

Nearby Word: allaying

Hurt verb - To feel or cause physical pain.

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Allay is an antonym for hurt.

Nearby Words: hurtful, hurting

allay little

hurt little

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Hurt and Allay. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/allay/hurt

Allay & Hurt. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/allay/hurt>.

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