abated; abating
Definition of abate
1
: to decrease in force or intensity
waiting for the storm to abate
1a
: to put an end to
abate a nuisance
b
: nullify sense 1
abate a writ
2a
: to reduce in degree or intensity : moderate
may abate their rancor to win peace
b
: to reduce in value or amount : to make less especially by way of relief
abate a tax
5
: deprive sense 1
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