verzachting — meaning in English

English meaning

• abatement noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
• lenition noun In phonetics and phonology, a weakening in how a consonant is pronounced, making it softer.

Senses

verzachting 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.]
• lenition (phonetics, phonology) A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft).

abatement — full definition

1. noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
2. noun The legally required removal or containment of a hazard from a building or site.
3. noun The act of formally ending or suspending a legal action or nuisance.

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