Put at rest (7)

I believe the answer is:

allayed

(Other definitions for allayed that I've seen before include "Soothed or diminished, say fears" , "Quelled" , "Calmed" , "Eased" , "Reduced in intensity" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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