Definition of ABATER
- one that abates (to reduce in degree or intensity) [n ABATERS]
- decrease in force or intensity
- become defeated or become null or void
- decrease in amount or value
- to put an end to abate a nuisance
- reduce in degree or intensity moderate may abate their rancor to win peace
- reduce in value or amount make less especially by way of relief abate a tax
- duct omit abate part of the price
- beat down or cut away so as to leave a figure in relief
- one who abates (to reduce in intensity) [n -S]
