abate
22 synonyms and 6 antonyms for abate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To become less strong or severe; to die down.
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How to use abate
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Etymology
From Old French abatre, "to beat down" — the same root as "batter."
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What does “abate” mean?
The word “abate” means to become less strong or severe; to die down. In plain terms, to calm down or lessen — used for storms, pain, anger, noise, or (in law) a legal case.
How do you pronounce “abate”?
“Abate” is pronounced uh-BAYT (/əˈbeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “abate” in a sentence?
Here is “abate” used in a sentence: “The storm finally began to abate around midnight.”
What is another word for “abate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “abate” include decline, die away, drop off, dwindle, ebb and fade out.
What is the opposite of “abate”?
The opposite of “abate” — its antonyms — are build, escalate, intensen, intensify and ramp up.
What part of speech is “abate”?
“Abate” is a verb.
Where does the word “abate” come from?
The word “abate” comes from Old French. From Old French abatre, "to beat down" — the same root as "batter.".
How many meanings does “abate” have?
“Abate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to become less strong or severe; to die down.