Allayed

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of allay: reduced or calmed anxiety, pain, or strong emotion.

“The doctor's reassuring words allayed her fears about the upcoming procedure.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

al·layed

Related Words

Synonyms

soothed

Antonyms

worsenedintensifiedheightenedaggravated

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in ED, double L near the start and Y in the middle are distinctive features

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Scrabble

Y=4 is the standout tile, the double L is common but Y lifts the overall value

Words Related to Allayed

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “allayed” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

allayer alleyed alloyed

Words you can make from Allayed

Shorter words formed from the letters in “allayed”.

adela adlay alday aldea allay alley dalea dalle dally dayal delay della delly elayl ladle layed leady yalla aday alae alay alea alle ally

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