Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bating

verb

/ˈbeɪtɪŋ/

Definition

The act of making something less severe or intense; to diminish or lessen.

Examples

After a long and heated discussion, she found a way of bating the tension in the room with humor.
The medication was successful in bating the symptoms of the illness.

Meaning

Bating refers to the process of reducing the level, degree, or intensity of something. It can involve softening a situation, calming down emotions, or alleviating difficulties.