abatement

The word “abatement” has 3 syllables: a-bate-ment

It's pronounced as /əˈbeɪtmənt/

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In the thesaurus, “abatement” has 76 synonyms and 46 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abatement along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abatement

abolishment
abolition
abortion
abrogation
annulment
avoidance
banning
calling off
cancelation
cancellation
countermand
curtailment
cut
cutback
decline
decrease
decrement
deduction
defeasance
dent
depletion
depreciation
depression
diminishment
diminution
disallowance
discount
dismissal
dissolution
downturn
drop
drop-off
elimination
enjoining
eradication
erasure
fall
falloff
forbiddance
forfeit
forfeiture
giveback
invalidation
kickback
liquidation
loss
negation
nullification
outlawing
override
overruling
overturn
penalty
prohibition
quashing
rebate
recall
reduction
rejection
removal
repeal
rescindment
retraction
retrenchment
reversal
revocation
shortening
shrinkage
slip
slump
step-down
subtraction
suspension
veto
voiding
withdrawal

Antonyms for abatement

accession
accretion
accrual
accumulation
addition
appreciation
approval
augmentation
authorization
boost
clearance
commandment
continuation
decreeing
enactment
endorsement
enlargement
establishment
extension
formalization
founding
gain
increase
increment
indorsement
institution
legalization
legislation
legitimation
legitimization
mandating
ordering
passing
permission
prescription
raise
ratification
rise
sanctioning
step-up
supplement
upswing
uptick
uptrend
upturn
validation

Meanings of abatement

noun
1. The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.
2. The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.
3. A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.
4. The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.
5. The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.

Example Sentences

The city implemented noise control measures for the abatement of construction-related disturbances.
After the heavy rainfall, the drainage system worked efficiently for the abatement of flooding risks.
The environmental organization advocated for stricter regulations to ensure the abatement of air pollution.
The swift action taken by firefighters resulted in the successful abatement of the wildfire threat.
The government introduced tax incentives to encourage businesses to invest in pollution abatement technologies.

On this page you'll find 122 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abatement, such as: abolishment, abolition, abortion, abrogation, accession, accretion, accrual.

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