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abate in Finnish

abate in Finnish is alentaa, halventaa, lannistaa — abate means to become less strong or severe; to die down.

abate in Finnish

alentaa
verb
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
halventaa
verb
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
lannistaa
verb
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
nöyryyttää
verb
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
alentaa
verb
To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]
halventaa
verb
To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]
pienentää
verb
To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]
vähentää
verb
To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]
heikentää
verb
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
hillitä
verb
Chiefly followed by of: to deprive (someone or something of another thing). [15th–19th c.]
hävittää
verb
To demolish or level to the ground (a building or other structure). [from early 15th c.]
hävittää maan tasalle
verb
To demolish or level to the ground (a building or other structure). [from early 15th c.]
tuhota
verb
To demolish or level to the ground (a building or other structure). [from early 15th c.]
lopettaa
verb
To curtail or end (something); to cause to cease. [14th–17th c.]
lukuun ottamatta
verb
To give no consideration to (something); to treat as an exception. [from late 16th c.]
pois lukien
verb
To give no consideration to (something); to treat as an exception. [from late 16th c.]
poislukien
verb
To give no consideration to (something); to treat as an exception. [from late 16th c.]
mitätöidä
verb
To make (a writ or other legal document) void; to nullify. [from late 15th c.]
vähentää
verb
Chiefly followed by from, of, etc.: to omit or remove (a part from a whole); to deduct, to subtract. [15th–19th c.]
alentua
verb
halventua
verb
pienentyä
verb
vähentyä
verb
alentua
verb
To decrease in force or intensity; to subside. [from 14th c.]
heikentyä
verb
To decrease in force or intensity; to subside. [from 14th c.]
heiketä
verb
To decrease in force or intensity; to subside. [from 14th c.]
hellittää
verb
To decrease in force or intensity; to subside. [from 14th c.]
laantua
verb
To decrease in force or intensity; to subside. [from 14th c.]
lauhtua
verb
To decrease in force or intensity; to subside. [from 14th c.]
lannistua
verb
To bow down; hence, to be abased or humbled. [14th–17th c.]
nöyrtyä
verb
To bow down; hence, to be abased or humbled. [14th–17th c.]
raueta
verb
(chiefly, historical) Of a writ or other legal document: to become null and void; to cease to have effect. [from late 15th c.]

What does "abate" mean?

  1. verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
    "The storm finally began to abate around midnight."
  2. verb (law) To cancel or bring a legal matter to an end.
    "The lawsuit was abated after the company settled out of court."

abate in a sentence

  • The storm finally began to abate around midnight.
  • His anger slowly abated as she explained what had happened.
  • The lawsuit was abated after the company settled out of court.
  • The court abated the claim once both parties reached an agreement.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "abate" in Finnish?

"abate" in Finnish is alentaa, halventaa, lannistaa. abate means: To become less strong or severe; to die down.

How do you use "abate" in a sentence?

Example: "The storm finally began to abate around midnight." In Finnish, "abate" is alentaa, halventaa, lannistaa.

Are there other ways to say "abate" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 28 translations listed for "abate": alentaa, halventaa, lannistaa, nöyryyttää, pienentää, vähentää.

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