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abate
1. verb /əˈbeɪt/
a) To bring down or reduce to a lower state, number, degree or estimation.

Legacies are liable to be abated entirely or in proportion, upon a deficiency of assets.

b) To diminish in force or intensity.

Not that they feel it so, but only to abate the edge of envy.

Syn: lessen, diminish, contract, moderate, cut short, decrease, subside, decline, humble, depress, fall through, fail
See Also: abator, abattoir, abatis
2. noun /əˈbeɪt/
An Italian abbot.

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