Abate

English

Verb

Abate (third-person singular simple present Abates, present participle abating, simple past and past participle abated)

1. (transitive) To bring down or reduce to a lower state, number, degree or estimation.
2. (intransitive) To diminish in force or intensity.
3. (transitive) To deduct or omit.
4. (transitive) To bar or except.
5. (transitive) To bring someone down physically or mentally.
6. (transitive, law) To put an end to; to do away with.

   to abate a nuisance

   to abate a writ

7. (intransitive, law) To be defeated or come to naught.

   The writ has abated.

8. (archaic) To destroy, or level to the ground

Synonyms for Abate

• (bring down or reduce): lessen; diminish; contract; moderate; cut short; decrease
• (diminish in force or intensity): diminish; subside; decline
• (bring someone down): humble; depress
• (come to naught): fall through; fail
• lower, moderate, mitigate, reduce, restrain, slacken, assuage, alleviate.

Antonyms for Abate

enlarge, increase, prolong, extend, amplify, foment, intensify, enhance.

Derived terms

• abatable
• abatement
• abater
• unabated
• abate of

Related terms

• abator
• abattoir
• abatis

Pronunciation

• (RP)
  • IPA: /əˈbeɪt/
  • SAMPA: /@"beIt/
• Rhymes: -eɪt

Noun

Abate (plural Abates)

1. An Italian abbot.