ABATE

/əˈbeɪt/

Scrabble

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A(1) B(3) A(1) T(1) E(1)

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Definition

/əˈbeɪt/

noun

verb

(obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.
“to abate a nuisance”
To become null and void.
“The writ has abated.”
To nullify; make void.
“to abate a writ”
To humble; to lower in status; to bring someone down physically or mentally.
To be humbled; to be brought down physically or mentally.