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abated Definition


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abate
verb
    tr & intr
    abated, abating
    1. To become or make less strong or severe.
      Thesaurus: decrease, diminish, lessen, wane, taper off, weaken, dwindle, slacken, decline, ebb, fade, subside; Antonym: increase, strengthen.
Derivative: abatement
noun
    Etymology: 13c: from French abatre to demolish.



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