abates

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

"to abate a nuisance"

"The writ has abated."

"to abate a writ"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"We will abate this price from the total."

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

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

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

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

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

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