Soothe, as another's fears

I believe the answer is:

allay

(Other definitions for allay that I've seen before include "Mollify or soothe, say fears" , "Assuage, ease" , "Quell" , "Mitigate" , "Calm, put at rest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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