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abate in Swedish

abate in Swedish is avta, minska, avklinga — abate means to become less strong or severe; to die down.

abate in Swedish

avta
verb
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
minska
verb
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
avklinga
verb
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
mojna
verb
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
dra av
verb
Chiefly followed by from, of, etc.: to omit or remove (a part from a whole); to deduct, to subtract. [15th–19th c.]
förringa
verb
Chiefly followed by of: to deprive (someone or something of another thing). [15th–19th c.]
minska
verb
Chiefly followed by of: to deprive (someone or something of another thing). [15th–19th c.]
minska
verb
To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]
avta
verb
To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]
lägga sig
verb
To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]
nedbringa
verb
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
slå ned
verb
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
upphäva
verb
försvagas
verb
To bow down; hence, to be abased or humbled. [14th–17th c.]
upphävas
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 Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "abate" in Swedish?

"abate" in Swedish is avta, minska, avklinga. 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 Swedish, "abate" is avta, minska, avklinga.

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

Yes — Swedish has 12 translations listed for "abate": avta, minska, avklinga, mojna, dra av, förringa.

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