SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
abate
verb
To become less intense or severe.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
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The abate family
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abatementnoun
A reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
Reduction in severity
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The group waited for an abatement of the wind before raising the banner.
An abatement of the noise outside finally allowed the caretaker to explain where newcomers could leave their bags.
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See abate in use
The wind began to abate shortly before sunset.
As the details became clearer, the worried questions began to abate.
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