abate [verb]

Definition of abate:

become less in amount or intensity

Synonyms of abate:

● Die away

● Let up

● Slack

● Slack off

● Lessen

● Diminish

● Reduce

● Decrease

● Subside

● Wane

● Moderate

● Decline

● Lower


Opposite/Antonyms of abate:

● Increase

● Intensify

● Enhance

● Enlarge

● Amplify

● Extend

● Revive

● Escalate

● Raise

● Expand


Sentence/Example of abate:

The challenges of rising health care costs and Medicare premiums will not suddenly abate.