abate
/əˈbeɪt/
verb
- To become less intense, strong, or widespread; to decrease or diminish.
- The pain in his knee abated after he rested for a few days.
- The storm finally began to abate after hours of heavy rain.
- Her anger abated once she heard the full explanation.
- To reduce or put an end to something, especially something unpleasant or harmful.
- New laws were passed to abate air pollution in the region.
- The landlord agreed to abate the rent until the repairs were completed.
- The city took steps to abate the noise from the airport.