abatement
nounA reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
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Clear all filtersA reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
To choose not to participate in or consume something.
To waste away or become weaker through lack of use.
Weaken through disuse
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A damaging influence or a condition of serious decline and deterioration.
To decline into a worse condition.
A decline in quality, condition, or standing.
A substantial reduction in the number of people living in a place.
To decline gradually in condition, quality, or effectiveness.
To decline or gradually diminish.
Gradually decline
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To hold oneself back from doing something.
To voluntarily give up a right or claim, or decide not to enforce a requirement.
To diminish gradually in strength, size, or intensity.
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