Synonyms for

Abate

Verb / ʌˈbeɪt / Another word for abate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to become smaller or less intense

Synonyms & similar words

letup dieaway slack slake slackoff decrease diminish lessen reduce slacken weaken subside recede ebb dwindle fade moderate quell extinguish alleviate mitigate relieve soothe calm pacify

Example sentences

  1. The pain will abate with time.
  2. The rain will abate soon.
  3. The wind will abate in the evening.
  4. The noise will abate when they leave.
  5. His anger will abate after he cools down.

Quotes

  • In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back. - Albert Camus
  • Tough times never last, but tough people do. - Robert H. Schuller
  • Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty. - Theodore Roosevelt

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