 abatement |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an interruption in the intensity or amount of something | |
| Synonyms: | respite hiatus reprieve suspension | |
| Related terms: | interruption remission defervescence abate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of abating | |
| Examples: | "laws enforcing noise abatement" |
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| Related terms: | moderation abatement_of_a_nuisance | |
| Similar spelling: |
abutment abetment abdomen |
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