смекчаване — meaning in English
smekchavane
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English meaning
- abatement noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
- assuagement noun The action of assuaging; appeasement.
- clemency noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
- remission noun A period during which a serious illness lessens or its symptoms disappear.
Senses
смекчаване is used for these senses in English:
- abatement The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression. [First attested from 1340 to 1470.]
- clemency (legal) A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.
- remission (law) A reduction or cancellation of the penalty for a criminal offence; in particular, the reduction of a prison sentence as a recognition of the prisoner's good behaviour.
abatement — full definition
- noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
- noun The legally required removal or containment of a hazard from a building or site.
- noun The act of formally ending or suspending a legal action or nuisance.
assuagement — full definition
- noun The action of assuaging; appeasement.
- noun The condition of being assuaged.
- noun An assuaging medicine or application.