ABATE


Meaning of ABATE in English

[ ə'beɪt ]

■ verb

1》 (of something bad) become less intense or widespread.

2》 Law reduce or remove (a nuisance).

Derivatives

~ment noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. abatre 'to fell', based on L. battere , battuere 'to beat'.

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