The phrase "allay criticism" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing efforts to reduce or alleviate negative feedback or disapproval regarding a particular action or decision.
Example: "The company implemented new policies to allay criticism from stakeholders about its environmental practices."
Alternatives: "mitigate criticism" or "reduce criticism".
"What is more, it would also greatly allay criticism of China here in the U.S".
In part to allay criticism of its profits and bonuses, Goldman announced a $200 million contribution to its foundation, which promotes education.
The design's clarity should allay criticism that Eisenman is lost in a conceptual fog, with little consideration for the little people who use his buildings.
However, the BBC has sought to allay criticism of its talent costs by publishing salary bands for the pay of top stars.
The military's reported capture of Hkayabum comes a week after the government announced a unilateral cease-fire in what some analysts have said was an effort to allay criticism by foreign governments over its air and ground campaign.
Mr. Vance has sought to allay criticism of his decision through a 25-page report that his office filed with the court on Monday and through statements made by the lead prosecutor on the case, Joan Illuzzi-Orbon, on Tuesday.
A good-faith pilot, Mr. Siegel said, can allay critics' fears.
It may even have been the case that he previously stumped up for his outstanding Pressbof subscription in order to allay additional criticism of his worthiness to own a TV company.
JERUSALEM — Israel announced on Friday a package of steps meant to develop infrastructure and encourage economic growth in the Palestinian territories, in what appeared to be an effort to mollify the Western-backed Palestinian Authority leadership and allay international criticism in the absence of peace talks.
The government has found two effective ways of allaying criticism of its scheme.
The fate of Christian communities in northern Iraq (pictured above), recently uprooted from places they have lived since the dawn of their faith, did not seem to be of great concern; and in the State Department's analysis of Nigeria, for example, Christian-Muslim tensions appeared to be underplayed.This week the Department did two things to allay those criticisms.
