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abating

/əˈbeɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does abating mean?

verb

to become or make something less severe, intense, or extreme; to decrease or reduce in amount or degree.

Example

"The storm is abating, and the sun is starting to shine through the clouds."

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