Abatement
/əˈbeɪt.mənt/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Abatement
noun
- The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.
"The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof."
- The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.
- A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.
Anagrams of Abatement
No exact anagrams found for "abatement". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
a1
b3
a1
t1
e1
m3
e1
n1
t1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Abatement
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Abatement"
Abatement is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Abatement" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "abatement" is a medium-scoring word.