abate | ||
1. | [ verb ] make less active or intense | |
Synonyms: | slack slake | |
Related terms: | decrease slump | |
2. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 15286 | |
3. | [ verb ] become less in amount or intensity | |
Synonyms: | die_away let_up slack slack_off | |
Examples: | "The storm abated" "The rain let up after a few hours" |
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Related terms: | decrease letup | |
Similar spelling: |
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