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abate
abate
/əˈbeɪt/
verb
Become less in amount or intensity
(
abate
,
slack
,
slack off
,
die away
,
let up
)
become less in amount or intensity
The storm abated
The storm abated
The rain let up after a few hours
The rain let up after a few hours
Make less active or intense
(
abate
,
slack
,
slake
)
make less active or intense
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