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abated

 

[ əˈbeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to lessen intensity

The term 'abated' refers to the action of reducing something in degree, amount, or intensity. It is often used in legal contexts to describe the reduction of nuisances or the lessening of specific conditions or charges. Additionally, it can apply to the diminishing of emotions or feelings such as fear or worry. The use of 'abated' indicates a process where what was once at a higher level has now decreased significantly.

Synonyms

decreased, diminished, lessened, reduced

Examples of usage

  • The storm has finally abated.
  • Her fears about the test abated after studying.
  • The pain in his knee has abated significantly.
  • Once the loud noise abated, she could think clearly.

Translations

Translations of the word "abated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reduzido

🇮🇳 कम किया गया

🇩🇪 abgenommen

🇮🇩 dikurangi

🇺🇦 зменшений

🇵🇱 zmniejszony

🇯🇵 減少した

🇫🇷 réduit

🇪🇸 reducido

🇹🇷 azaltılmış

🇰🇷 줄어든

🇸🇦 مخفف

🇨🇿 zmírněný

🇸🇰 znižený

🇨🇳 减少的

🇸🇮 zmanjšan

🇮🇸 dregið

🇰🇿 азайған

🇬🇪 შემცირებული

🇦🇿 azaldılmış

🇲🇽 reducido

Etymology

The word 'abated' derives from the Old French term 'abattre', which means 'to beat down' or 'to strike down'. This term evolved from the Late Latin 'abattĕre', a compound of 'ab-' meaning 'away' and 'attĕre' meaning 'to strike'. The usage of 'abate' began to appear in English in the 14th century, primarily in legal contexts concerning the reduction of nuisances such as excessive noise or intrusive odors. Originally, the word emphasized a physical act of reduction, but over time it expanded to include more abstract notions of decreasing emotions, concerns, or conditions. Therefore, today it's commonly used in both legal and everyday language to imply a decrease in intensity or severity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,449, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.