Abating

/əˈbeɪtɪŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters

Definition of Abating

verb

  1. (obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.

    "to abate a nuisance"

  2. To become null and void.

    "The writ has abated."

  3. To nullify; make void.

    "to abate a writ"

  4. To humble; to lower in status; to bring someone down physically or mentally.
  5. To be humbled; to be brought down physically or mentally.

noun

  1. Anesis.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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ANTONYMS

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