Abate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Become less in amount or intensity; "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Let Up
• Slack
• Die Away
• Slack Off

Hypernyms

• Diminish
• Fall
• Lessen

Related Words

• Abatement (noun)

Meaning ²

Make less active or intense.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Slack
• Slake

Hypernyms

• Decrease
• Minify

Related Words

• Abator (noun)
• Abatable (adjective)