abating
Variant of abate
abate
Definition
abate (ə bāt′)
transitive verb abated abat′·ed, abating abat′·ing
- 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
Etymology: ME abaten < OFr abattre, to beat down: see a- & batter
intransitive verb
to become less in amount, degree, force, etc.; diminish
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
