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to abate
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.
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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.
