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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The first known use of abate was in the 14th century
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