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Assuaged, quelled (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

allayed

I believe this is a double definition.

'assuaged' is the first definition.
('allay' can be a synonym of 'assuage')

'quelled' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for allayed that I've seen before include "Reduced in intensity" , "Put at rest, say suspicions" , "Eased" , "Quelled" , "Assuaged, relieved" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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