abate
Day 28Level 3uh-BAYT
lessen in intensity
to lessen in intensity, degree or amount
Part of Speech: verb
Synonyms:
allay, subside, abrogate
Antonyms:
amplify, enlarge, prolong
Example Sentence:
Government is taking steps to abate deforestation.
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