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abates

/əˈbeɪts/

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noun

Examples :

"The abatement of the storm allowed us to finally drive home safely. "

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(obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.

Examples :

"to abate a nuisance"

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To become null and void.

Examples :

"The writ has abated."

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To nullify; make void.

Examples :

"to abate a writ"

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To humble; to lower in status; to bring someone down physically or mentally.

Examples :

"The constant criticism from his boss completely abates John's confidence. "

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To be humbled; to be brought down physically or mentally.

Examples :

"After failing the exam, his confidence abates, and he becomes much quieter. "

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To curtail; to deprive.

Examples :

"Order restrictions and prohibitions to abate an emergency situation."

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To reduce in amount, size, or value.

Examples :

"Legacies are liable to be abated entirely or in proportion, upon a deficiency of assets."

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To decrease in size, value, or amount.

Examples :

"The storm's intensity slowly abates after a few hours, and the sun begins to peek through the clouds. "

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To moderate; to lessen in force, intensity, to subside.

Examples :

"The storm finally abates after several hours of heavy rain. "

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To decrease in intensity or force; to subside.

Examples :

"The storm's fury abated as the sun peeked through the clouds. "

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To deduct or omit.

Examples :

"We will abate this price from the total."

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To bar or except.

Examples :

"The new school rule abates students with perfect attendance from taking the final exam. "

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To cut away or hammer down, in such a way as to leave a figure in relief, as a sculpture, or in metalwork.

Examples :

"The sculptor patiently abates the excess stone from the marble block, slowly revealing the angel within. "

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To dull the edge or point of; to blunt.

Examples :

"The constant use of his favorite pencil slowly abates its sharp point. "

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To destroy, or level to the ground.

Examples :

"The construction crew abates the old, damaged building to make way for a new park. "

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To enter a tenement without permission after the owner has died and before the heir takes possession.

Examples :

""After Mr. Jones died, a squatter abates the vacant apartment, moving in before his daughter could claim it." "

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noun

An Italian abbot, or other member of the clergy.

Examples :

"The historical records listed several abates who served the church in the region during the 18th century. "

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