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Synonyms
a·bate (ə-bāt́)

[Middle English abaten, from Old French abattre, to beat down, a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad–), + batre, to beat; see batter1.]

verb: a·bat·ed, a·bat·ing, a·bates. 

transitive verb 

  1. To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen. See synonyms at decrease
  2. To deduct from an amount; subtract.
  3. Law
    1. To put an end to.
    2. To make void.

intransitive verb 

  1. To fall off in degree or intensity; subside.
  2. Law To become void.