abate

/əˈbeɪt/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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