abate
verbTo become less intense or severe.
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To become less intense or severe.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsUnfavorable or harmful to an intended result.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsHaving considerable wealth or financial resources.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsMotivated by concern for others rather than personal gain.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsOpen to more than one interpretation or not clearly expressed.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsWilling to consider a proposal or respond favorably to influence.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSimilar in a way that makes comparison useful.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSupporting a main purpose or activity.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsShowing little interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsRequiring considerable effort or endurance.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsShowing an exaggerated sense of one's importance or superiority.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsGenuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSo ordinary or overused that it lacks freshness or interest.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsKindly and disposed to help others.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsInfluenced by a preference or prejudice that undermines impartiality.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsShowing an unfeeling disregard for other people's difficulties.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsOpen and honest expression.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo stop resisting and accept another side's demands.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsShowing a careless or dismissive attitude toward an important matter.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo express strong disapproval or issue a formal reprimand.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsFollowing a winding or indirect route; also indirect in expression or action.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo come together to form a whole.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsCharacteristic of ordinary informal conversation.
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