Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abate
verb
/əˈbeɪt/
Definition
To lessen in intensity or degree.
Examples
- The storm finally began to abate, allowing the rescue teams to start their work.
- He took medication to abate the headache that had been bothering him all day.
Meaning
To decrease or reduce something, often used in the context of pain, severity, or intensity.
Synonyms
- diminish
- reduce
- lessen
- subside
