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abate verb

  /əˈbeɪt/
  • To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
avta, forminske, løye, minke
forringe, redusere
  • To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
slå ned, ydmyke

abatement noun

  /əˈbeɪt.mənt/
  • The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression. [First attested from 1340 to 1470.]
bekjempelse, det å avta, minking, reduksjon
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