SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
abatement
noun
A reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Reduction in severity
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Usage distinction
Return to topMitigation stresses making harm less severe; relief can describe its beneficial effect.
RELATED FORMS, ONE FEATURED ENTRY
The abate family
abatement is grouped under abate in the main dictionaries. This form keeps its meaning and previous study record.
abateverb
To become less intense or severe.
Become less intense
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The wind began to abate shortly before sunset.
As the details became clearer, the worried questions began to abate.
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See abatement in use
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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