Definitions

1. verb

to decrease or reduce in amount, degree, or intensity

“The rain will abate by evening, giving us a clear sky.”

2. verb

to reduce or mitigate (a feeling, problem, etc.)

“Her apology helped to abate the tension between them.”

3. noun

a decrease or reduction in amount, degree, or intensity

“There was a noticeable abatement of the storm’s fury.”

4. noun

a lessening of a feeling, problem, etc.

“The abatement of hostilities led to a fragile peace.”