Temper, as fears (5)
I believe the answer is:
allay
(Other definitions for allay that I've seen before include "Relieve, soothe" , "Mitigate" , "Mollify or soothe, say fears" , "Diminish or end (fears)" , "Lay to rest (fear)" .)
I believe the answer is:
allay
(Other definitions for allay that I've seen before include "Relieve, soothe" , "Mitigate" , "Mollify or soothe, say fears" , "Diminish or end (fears)" , "Lay to rest (fear)" .)