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Meaning of
abates
in English
abates
#moderate
Lemma:
abate
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
to
moderate
or
reduce
intensity
to
reduce
in
amount
or
size
to
decrease
in
size
or
value
;
lessen
to
subside
or
become
less
severe
to
curtail
or
deprive
of
something
to
lower
in
status
or
bring
down
to
nullify
or
make
void
;
cancel
to
cut
away
and
create
relief
(
in
sculpture
or
metalwork
)
to
make
something
less
sharp
(
in
intensity
,
effect
,
etc
.)