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abate
abate
to reduce, to lessen
Abate means to abate and is a direct cognate of the English word abate0, which means to reduce or lessen0.
verb
  1. abate
    To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
    Esperamos que la tormenta se abate pronto. // We hope the storm abates soon.