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abate

verb

/əˈbeɪt/

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

The storm began to abate after midnight.

diminish, decrease, lessen, subside

increase, intensify, escalate

abate storm, abate pain, abate anger, abate noise

Taking part in an activity or event.

to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck

to be a sign or indication of something

to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception