abate

a-bate · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To become less intense or widespread; to diminish.

  2. 2.

    To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.

  3. 3.

    (Law) To put an end to or suppress (a nuisance).

Related words

Antonyms: grow, increase, intensify
See also: abatement, diminish, subside
Synonyms: decrease, diminish, lessen, subside

Etymology

From Old French abatre (to beat down), from Latin ad- (to) + battuere (to beat).