abate
verbTo become less intense or severe.
Become less intense
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To become less intense or severe.
Become less intense
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A reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
Departing from the usual or expected pattern.
A departure from what is normal or expected.
Showing extreme submission, loss of self-respect, or hopelessness.
Extremely submissive
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Ending without the intended result or success.
To wear away, scrape, or roughen a surface through friction.
To release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.
To choose not to participate in or consume something.
A deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.
The deliberate practice of refraining from something.
Relating to scholarship, study, or educational institutions; also theoretical rather than practical.
Connected with study
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To make a feature more noticeable or emphasize its importance.
Enthusiastic public praise or approval.
Approval expressed openly by a group, often through a voice vote.
To become accustomed to a different environment or set of conditions.
To make room for, adapt to, or meet the needs of someone or something.
Adapt or meet needs
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Agreement or harmony between people or ideas.
Agreement with a rule, standard, or stated requirement.
To approach and address someone boldly or intrusively.
To officially recognize a person or organization as meeting particular standards.
Sharp and biting in tone or temper.
Biting in tone
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To recognize or admit that something exists or is true.
To accept or agree without active resistance, often reluctantly.
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