Zoeken
to abate
01
verminderen, afnemen
to lessen in intensity or severity
Intransitive
Example
After the storm passed, the wind began to abate, and the rain eased to a drizzle.
As the firefighters worked tirelessly, the flames gradually began to abate, and the smoke cleared.
The pain in her joints began to abate after applying ice and taking pain relievers.
02
verminderen, verzwakken
to lessen the power or intensity of something
Transitive: to abate an undesirable situation
Example
Efforts to control pollution are currently underway, aiming to abate environmental damage.
The medication has successfully abated the symptoms of the illness.
Implementing safety measures will help abate the risks associated with the new technology.
