Abating: meaning, definitions and examples
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abating
[ əˈbeɪtɪŋ ]
diminishing intensity
Abating refers to the process of decreasing in intensity, amount, or degree. It is often used in relation to things like noise, pain, or legal penalties. The term implies a gradual reduction rather than an abrupt end.
Synonyms
decreasing, diminishing, lessening, reducing.
Examples of usage
- The storm is abating, allowing us to go outside again.
- Her symptoms began abating after she took the medication.
- The noise from the construction site is abating as the workers finish for the day.
Translations
Translations of the word "abating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abatendo
🇮🇳 कम करना
🇩🇪 minder werdend
🇮🇩 mengurangi
🇺🇦 зменшення
🇵🇱 łagodzenie
🇯🇵 和らげる
🇫🇷 réduction
🇪🇸 disminución
🇹🇷 azaltma
🇰🇷 약화
🇸🇦 تخفيف
🇨🇿 zmírnění
🇸🇰 zmierňovanie
🇨🇳 减轻
🇸🇮 omiljšanje
🇮🇸 minnka
🇰🇿 азайту
🇬🇪 დამცირება
🇦🇿 azaldılması
🇲🇽 disminución
Etymology
The word 'abate' originates from the Middle English 'abaten,' which itself comes from the Old French word 'abattre,' meaning 'to beat down' or 'to strike down.' This can be traced back further to the Latin 'battuere,' meaning 'to beat.' Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass a reduction or decrease in intensity, particularly in legal contexts referring to the lowering of penalties or charges. The nuanced development reflects an understanding of diminishing rather than complete cessation, making the term widely applicable in various modern contexts such as weather conditions, emotional states, and even economic discussions.