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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Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.

Laura Schober, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.

Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025

Definition of reduces

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