Ease, as fears (5)
I believe the answer is:
allay
(Other definitions for allay that I've seen before include "Calm, put at rest" , "Quell" , "Relieve, soothe" , "Diminish or end (fears)" , "Marks of blows" .)
I believe the answer is:
allay
(Other definitions for allay that I've seen before include "Calm, put at rest" , "Quell" , "Relieve, soothe" , "Diminish or end (fears)" , "Marks of blows" .)