abate in a sentence
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Definition
ABATE (verb): to decrease in intensity or amount; to lessen or diminish.
Crossword clues for abate
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "abate".
- Make less severe or intense.
- Decrease in quantity or strength.
- Diminish or reduce in amount.
- Lessen the impact or effect.
- Calm down a strong feeling.
Abate sentence examples
- As the storm began to abate, the townspeople emerged from their shelters.
- The medication helped to abate her pain significantly after just a few hours.
- His anger did not abate even after hearing her sincere apology.
- They hoped the heavy rain would abate before the outdoor concert started.
- The city council implemented measures to abate pollution in the river.
- With time, her fears seemed to abate, allowing her to enjoy life again.
- The charity's efforts aimed to abate the suffering of those affected by the disaster.
- After the heated debate, the tension in the room began to abate gradually.
- To abate the noise from the construction site, they installed sound barriers.
- The government promised to take action to abate the rising cost of living.