Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of reducing or bringing to an end something unpleasant or unwanted

“The company’s efforts led to the abatement of pollution in the nearby lake.”

2. noun

a reduction in the amount or level of something

“The abatement of rent was a welcome relief for the struggling business.”

3. noun

the act of reducing or mitigating the severity of a punishment or penalty

“The judge took into account the defendant’s remorse and granted an abatement of the sentence.”

4. noun

a reduction in the force or severity of a storm or other weather condition

“The forecast predicted an abatement of the hurricane’s winds, allowing for a safer evacuation.”

5. verb

to reduce or bring to an end something unpleasant or unwanted

“The government’s efforts worked to abate the spread of the disease.”

6. verb

to reduce or mitigate the severity of a punishment or penalty

“The judge decided to abate the sentence, considering the defendant’s age and circumstances.”