allay
al·lay
/æˈleı/ verb , -lays, -layed, -lay·ing [ + obj ]
formal : to make (something) less severe or strong
Managers tried to allay [=calm, ease] fears that some workers would lose their jobs.
The new advertising campaign is an attempt to allay the public's concerns/worries about the safety of the company's products.
allay suspicions
