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!
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The storm is abating.
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The pain in my leg is finally abating.
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The protests showed no signs of abating.
abating Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with abating
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The city council is taking steps to abate the noise from the construction site.
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The government announced plans to abate taxes for low-income families.
abate one's enthusiasm
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'
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.
