| Main Entry: |
abate |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
lessen, grow or cause to grow less |
Synonyms: |
allay, chill out,
coast*,
cool, cool it,
decline,
decrease,
diminish,
dull,
dwindle,
ebb, go with the flow, hang easy, hang loose, lay back, let go, let it all hang out, let up, mellow out,
moderate,
quell,
recede,
reduce, slacken,
slow,
subdue,
subside, take it easy,
taper, taper off, unlax,
wane
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Antonyms: |
amplify, enhance, enlarge, extend, increase, intensify, magnify, prolong, revive, rise
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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