abates

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/əˈbeɪts/ English

Definitions

noun

Abatement.

verb

(obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.“to abate a nuisance”
To become null and void.“The writ has abated.”
To nullify; make void.“to abate a writ”
To humble; to lower in status; to bring someone down physically or mentally.

verb

To enter a tenement without permission after the owner has died and before the heir takes possession.

noun

An Italian abbot, or other member of the clergy.

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Synonyms

contract cut short decrease diminish lessen lower moderate remit remove slacken suppress terminate appease depress humble pacify soften soothe

Antonyms

accelerate aggravate amplify augment continue develop enhance enlarge extend foment increase intensify

Rhymes

facilitates traits illustrates advocates indicates culminates resonates radiates validates dissipates

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