ABATES Synonyms: 225 Similar and Opposite Words

abates

verb

present tense third-person singular of abate

as in subsides

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually interest in the author's home abated as her novels waned in popularity

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as in reduces

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent a couple of aspirin should abate the pain

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as in abolishes

to put an end to by formal action asked the appellate court to abate the lower court's ruling allowing the patient to be removed from life support

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as in subtracts

to take away (an amount or number) from a total I managed to get the used car dealer to abate $200 from the sticker price

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as in deprives

to take something away from recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project

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This daily process keeps me aligned with my goals and reduces unnecessary stress.

Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Studies show that switching between tasks reduces efficiency, increases mistakes, and exhausts the brain faster than focused work does.

Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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