abate
//əˈbeɪt//
Verb
abateInfinitive
abatePresent tense
abatedPast tense
abatedPast participle
abatingPresent participle
abatesThird-person singular
1
To become less intense or widespread; to diminish in force or degree.
The storm finally abated after several hours.
2
To reduce or lessen something in amount, degree, or intensity.
The government took measures to abate pollution levels in the city.
3
(Law) To put an end to or suppress, especially a legal action or nuisance.
The court ordered to abate the nuisance caused by the factory's pollution.