abating

[əˈbeɪtɪŋ]

abating Definition

becoming less strong or widespread.

Using abating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The storm is abating.

  • Example

    The pain in my leg is finally abating.

  • Example

    The protests showed no signs of abating.

abating Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with abating

  • to put an end to something that is causing trouble or annoyance

    Example

    The city council is taking steps to abate the noise from the construction site.

  • to reduce or remove a tax or other financial obligation

    Example

    The government announced plans to abate taxes for low-income families.

  • to become less excited or interested in something

    Example

    The team's recent losses have abated the fans' enthusiasm for the sport.

Origins of abating

from Old French 'abattre', meaning 'to beat down'

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Summary: abating in Brief

'Abating' [əˈbeɪtɪŋ] refers to becoming less strong or widespread. It can describe physical phenomena like storms, as in 'The storm is abating,' or emotional states like pain, as in 'The pain in my leg is finally abating.' The phrase 'abate a nuisance' means to put an end to something that is causing trouble or annoyance, while 'abate a tax' means to reduce or remove a tax or other financial obligation.