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Abated

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

Definition

to become weaker or decrease in intensity

Synonyms & similar words

slackoff slake slack dieaway letup abate decrease diminish lessen subside weaken slacken dwindle fade recede ebb wane moderate relent quell allay soothe

Example sentences

  1. The wind abated and the leaves stopped rustling.
  2. My headache abated after I took some medicine.
  3. The noise from the construction site finally abated.
  4. The rain abated and we were able to go outside again.
  5. The teacher's anger abated after the students apologized.

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  • The storm abated, the rain stopped, and the clouds parted, revealing the infinite blue of the sky. - Paulo Coelho
  • The fever finally abated and he opened his eyes again, looking around at the world as if he were seeing it for the first time. - Cassandra Clare
  • The terror, the fright, the horror abated, and then fled. - H.G. Wells

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