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abatement

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

It's pronounced as /əˈbeɪtmənt/.

What is synonym and antonym for abatement?

In the thesaurus, “abatement” has 9 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abatement

  • abolition
  • cancelation
  • decline
  • decrease
  • deduction
  • dent
  • drop
  • reduction
  • repeal

Antonyms for abatement

  • accession
  • accumulation
  • addition
  • boost
  • enactment
  • enlargement
  • establishment
  • gain
  • increase
  • increment
  • institution
  • legislation
  • raise
  • rise

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 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abatement, such as: abolition, accession, accumulation, addition, boost, cancelation, decline.

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