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Definition or meaning of the English word Abate
To be defeated; or come to naught; to fall through; to fail; as; a writ abates. (v. t.). To decrease; or become less in strength or violence; as; pain abates; a storm abates. (v. t.). To diminish; to reduce. Legacies are liable to be abated entirely or in proportion; upon a deficiency of assets. (v. t.). To bring down or reduce from a higher to a lower state; number; or degree; to lessen; to diminish; to contract; to moderate; to cut short; as; to abate a demand; to abate pride; zeal; hope. (v. t.). To beat down; to overthrow. (v. t.). To bring entirely down or put an end to; to do away with; as; to abate a nuisance; to abate a writ. (v. t.). To reduce in estimation; to deprive. (v. t.). To deduct; to omit; as; to abate something from a price. (v. t.).
Translations for the English word Abate
French Translation for the English word Abate is s'apaiser, se calmer[Verb] Spanish Translation for the English word Abate is terminar, hacer cesar German Translation for the English word Abate is verringern, vermindern Portuguese Translation for the English word Abate is enfraquecer[Verb] Italian Translation for the English word Abate is ridurre, diminuire[Verb]
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