abated
əˈbeɪtɪd
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Definition of abated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
measurementreduced in intensity or amount
  • The storm's fury was abated by morning.
diminished lessened moderated
2.
decorative artsDatedcut away to highlight a patternDated
  • The abated background made the design stand out.
carved engraved etched
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Origin of abated

Old French, abatre (to beat down)

Examples of abated in a sentence

  • Her abated enthusiasm was noticeable after the meeting.
  • The abated edges gave the piece a unique look.
  • The abated sections revealed intricate details.

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  1. French:diminué, découpé, ...
  2. German:abgeschwächt, abgesetzt, ...
  3. Italian:placato, intagliato, ...
  4. Spanish:disminuido, rebajado, ...
  5. Portuguese:atenuado, recortado, ...
  6. Chinese:减弱的, 镂空的, ...
  7. Japanese:和らいだ, 切り取られた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْحَسِر, مفرغ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּקְטָן, מְגֻלָּף, ...
  10. Russian:утихший, вырезанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вщухлий, вирізаний, ...
  12. Hindi:शांत, कटा हुआ, ...
abate
əˈbeɪt

Definition of abate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
amounttr./intr.reduce in amount or sizetr./intr.
  • The company decided to abate its workforce.
decrease diminish
2.
reductiontr./intr.lessen in force or intensitytr./intr.
  • The storm began to abate after midnight.
diminish reduce
3.
property disputetr.Rareput an end to a nuisancetr.Rare
  • The city council abated the noise complaint.
diminish lessen reduce
4.
contract paperworktr.TECH.make a legal document voidtr.TECH.
  • The court decided to abate the writ.
invalidate nullify
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Origin of abate

Latin, abbatere (to beat down)

Examples of abate in a sentence

  • Efforts to abate pollution have increased.
  • The pain began to abate after taking the medication.
  • As the noise abated, we could finally hear each other.
  • The judge ordered to abate the illegal activities.
  • Efforts were made to abate the public disturbance.
  • The lawyer argued to abate the outdated clause.

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  1. French:réduire, s'apaiser, ...
  2. German:verringern, nachlassen, ...
  3. Italian:diminuire, attenuare, ...
  4. Spanish:reducir, amainar, ...
  5. Portuguese:reduzir, abater, ...
  6. Chinese:减少, 减弱, ...
  7. Japanese:削減する, 弱まる, ...
  8. Arabic:خَفَّضَ, خَفَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַפְחִית, לִשְׁכּוֹךְ, ...
  10. Russian:уменьшить, утихать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зменшити, вщухати, ...
  12. Hindi:घटाना, कम होना, ...

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