amitate

/əˈmeɪɪte/ or /əˈmeɪɪt/ (US) or /əˈmeɪɪt/ (UK)

Definitions

1. verb

to make something less intense or less strong

“The treatment aimed to amitate the patient’s fever, making them more comfortable.”

2. noun

the process of making something less intense or less strong

“The doctor explained the amitate process used to treat the patient’s symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • mellow
  • mitigate

Antonyms

  • exacerbate
  • intensify