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allay vs satisfy

satisfy vs allay

allay and satisfy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
allay No No Yes No
satisfy No No Yes No
As verbs, satisfy is a hypernym of allay; that is, satisfy is a word with a broader meaning than allay:
  • allay: satisfy (thirst)
  • satisfy: fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
Other hypernyms of allay include conform to, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, meet.
allay (verb) satisfy (verb)
satisfy (thirst) fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
lessen the intensity of or calm make happy or satisfied
meet the requirements or expectations of
Difference between allay and satisfy

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