Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
batement
noun
/bəˈteɪ.mənt/
Definition
Batement refers to a reduction or decrease, especially in the context of emotions or intensity.
Examples
- The batement of his anger was evident after he heard her apology.
- In the poem, there was a batement of sorrow as the sun rose.
Meaning
It signifies a lessening or diminishing effect, often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe a softening of feelings or conditions.
Synonyms
- reduction
- diminution
- lessening
- abatement
