Definitions:

1. Can refer to diminish something negative, such as a storm, noise, or pain, or to lessen a more general quantity or force. VERB
   • The storm finally began to abate, and the winds slowed down considerably.
2. The stopping or suppression of something. VERB
   • The doctor prescribed medication to help abate the patient's pain.
3. To reduce in degree, intensity, amount or severity. VERB
   • The company's efforts to abate pollution have resulted in cleaner air in the surrounding area.

Synonyms:

• Decrease
• Diminish
• subside

NearBy Words:

• abatement