Abate GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/əˈbeɪt/ (verb)
Definition
to become less strong, die out, subside, decrease, diminish, let up, taper off, recede, relent, fade away, halt, mitigate, dwindle, wane, moderate, lessen, decline, ebb, weaken, reduce, slacken, allay
Example
The violent clashes at the courthouse have abated since July 30, when federal agents began drawing down their numbers under a deal between the governor and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
But after a quiet weekend, nightly protests have once more gained steam in other parts of the city. The demonstrators are calling for the city to defund the Portland Police Bureau and are critical of Mayor Ted Wheeler, who is also police commissioner. They also want charges dropped against protesters who have been arrested in earlier protests.
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Antonyms
rise, increase, boost, swell, grow
Parts of speech
Noun: abatement
Adjective: unabated
