abating

Variant of abate

abate Definition

abate (ə bāt′)

transitive verb abated abat′·ed, abating abat′·ing

Etymology: ME abaten < OFr abattre, to beat down: see a- & batter

intransitive verb

to become less in amount, degree, force, etc.; diminish

Related Forms:

abating Usage Examples

Object

nothing: The pace was just as fast, the two seasoned athletes abating nothing of their fire.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

due: Even where this is the case, departments should consider abating any future payments due to the recipient of the overpayment.

Preposition: in

year: Sadly the competition was extremely tough and we see no signs of this abating in the year to come.
future: Evidence from the demand side suggests that there is little sign of this trend abating in the immediate future.

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