abate
The word “abate” has 2 syllables: a-bate
It's pronounced as /əˈbeɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for abate?
In the thesaurus, “abate” has 22 synonyms and 30 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abate
- abolish
- avoid
- cancel
- decrease
- deduct
- deprive
- diminish
- dull
- dwindle
- ebb
- overturn
- recede
- reduce
- repeal
- slacken
- slow
- strip
- subside
- subtract
- taper
- taper off
- wane
Antonyms for abate
- accumulate
- add
- advance
- amplify
- appear
- augment
- boost
- build
- develop
- emerge
- enact
- enlarge
- escalate
- establish
- expand
- extend
- forward
- found
- grow
- increase
- institute
- intensify
- lay down
- legislate
- legitimate
- mount
- raise
- rise
- soar
- swell
Meanings of abate
- noun
- Abatement.
- An Italian abbot, or other member of the clergy.
- verb
- (obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.
- To become null and void.
- To nullify; make void.
- To humble; to lower in status; to bring someone down physically or mentally.
- To be humbled; to be brought down physically or mentally.
- To curtail; to deprive.
- To reduce in amount, size, or value.
- To decrease in size, value, or amount.
- To moderate; to lessen in force, intensity, to subside.
- To decrease in intensity or force; to subside.
- To deduct or omit.
- To bar or except.
- To cut away or hammer down, in such a way as to leave a figure in relief, as a sculpture, or in metalwork.
- To dull the edge or point of; to blunt.
- To destroy, or level to the ground.
- To enter a tenement without permission after the owner has died and before the heir takes possession.
Example Sentences
- Despite initial concerns, the patient's fever began to abate after receiving the appropriate treatment.
- The community's enthusiasm for the project did not abate even in the face of challenges.
- As the firefighting efforts intensified, the flames finally started to abate.
- After the intense workout, it took a while for the athlete's fatigue to abate completely.
- As the storm passed, the winds began to abate, calming the tumultuous sea.
On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abate, such as: abolish, accumulate, add, advance, amplify, appear, augment.
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