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abated
Variant of abate
transitive verb abated, abating
- to make less in amount, degree, force, etc.
- to deduct
- Law to put a stop to (a suit or action), end (a nuisance), etc.; terminate
intransitive verb
to become less in amount, degree, force, etc.; diminish
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