Abate – become less intense. To reduce in amount. Lessen or diminish
(Pronounced ah-bayt)
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A pile of bait (abate) was reduced in size because his son kept eating it.
Examples of abate in a sentence
After 30 minutes, the storm abated.
As usual, his temper tantrum abated at the mention of sweets.
We must keep the patients secluded until their symptoms have abated.
