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Assuaged (fears, eg) (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

allayed

(Other definitions for allayed that I've seen before include "Calmed" , "Quelled" , "Assuaged, relieved" , "'Diminished or put at rest, fear perhaps (7)'" , "Soothed or diminished, say fears" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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