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bate

verb

/beɪt/

Meaning

to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something

He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.

with bated breath

diminish, reduce, moderate, restrain, ease

increase, intensify

bate breath, bate excitement, bating emotions

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

To construct something by putting parts or materials together.

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with rapid, short movements

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately