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abate in Norwegian

abate in Norwegian is forringe, redusere, avta — abate means to become less strong or severe; to die down.

abate in Norwegian

forringe
verb
redusere
verb
avta
verb
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
forminske
verb
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
løye
verb
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
minke
verb
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
slå ned
verb
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
ydmyke
verb
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th 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."
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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.

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What is "abate" in Norwegian?

"abate" in Norwegian is forringe, redusere, avta. 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 Norwegian, "abate" is forringe, redusere, avta.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 8 translations listed for "abate": forringe, redusere, avta, forminske, løye, minke.

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