abates Antonyms
Meaning of abates
abates
to reduce in degree or intensity, to make void, nullify sense 1, deduct, omit, to become defeated or become null or void, deprive sense 1, to become defeated or become null or void (as of a writ or appeal), to decrease in amount or value, to reduce in value or amount, to make or become less, to put an end to, to reduce in amount especially proportionately, to beat down or cut away so as to leave a figure in relief, to put an end to or do away with, blunt, to decrease in force or intensity
abates Sentence Examples
- As the storm raged, the wind gradually abated, providing temporary respite.
- The fever abated after the administration of antibiotics.
- The pain in his leg abated slightly with the application of a cold compress.
- The enthusiasm for the project abated after several setbacks.
- The pandemic's spread abated due to effective public health measures.
- The angry crowd abated their protest after the mayor addressed their concerns.
- The nausea abated as she rested in the cool, dark room.
- The rain abated just as the hikers reached the summit.
- The fever abated with rest and plenty of fluids.
- The fire abated with the arrival of the firefighters.
FAQs About the word abates
to reduce in degree or intensity, to make void, nullify sense 1, deduct, omit, to become defeated or become null or void, deprive sense 1, to become defeated or
diminishes, decreases,subsides, moderates, eases, evaporates, lessens, wanes, dies (away or down or out), remits
expands, escalates,rises, accumulates, mounts, appears, intensifies, builds, increases, soars
As the storm raged, the wind gradually abated, providing temporary respite.
The fever abated after the administration of antibiotics.
The pain in his leg abated slightly with the application of a cold compress.
The enthusiasm for the project abated after several setbacks.
