Question

Abate

Accepted Answer

to become less strong, or to make something less strong. to decrease in strength.Michael's preoccupation with Jeff's hair did not abate. It got stronger.Consumerism in most of our countries does not abate as we get richer.We waited for the wind/storm to abate.Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys and dividing our grief

Front	Abate
Back	to become less strong, or to make something less strong. to decrease in strength. Michael's preoccupation with Jeff's hair did not abate. It got stronger. Consumerism in most of our countries does not abate as we get richer. We waited for the wind/storm to abate. Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys and dividing our grief

Abate Strong Make Decrease Strength Michael's Preoccupation Jeff's