abate
verbTo become less intense or severe.
Become less intense
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Clear all filtersTo become less intense or severe.
Become less intense
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A reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
To become smaller or less important, or to make something so.
To make or become less intense, extreme, or severe.
Reduce intensity
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To move backward or away, or gradually become smaller or less intense.
To become less severe, resistant, or intense.
The cancellation, reduction, or suspension of a penalty, obligation, or burden.
To become less intense or to sink to a lower level.
Become less intense
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Not lessened or qualified; complete, often in describing something negative.
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