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Abatement
The word “abatement” has several meanings. Here are the most common ones:
1. Reduction:
- Abatement refers to the reduction of something, such as pain, swelling, or discomfort.
- For example, “Taking medication can abate the pain.”
2. Cessation:
- Abatement can also refer to the cessation or stopping of something.
- For example, “The wind abated after the storm passed.”
3. Improvement:
- In some contexts, abatement also means improvement.
- For example, “The patient’s condition abated after receiving treatment.”
4. Legal Penalty:
- In law, abatement can also refer to a legal penalty.
- For example, “The company was fined an abatement for polluting the environment.”
Here are some synonyms for abatement:
- Alleviation
- Relief
- Reduction
- Cessation
- Abasement
- Subduction
Here are some antonyms for abatement:
- Aggravation
- Increase
- Enhancement
- Intensification
Please let me know if you have any further questions about the word “abatement.”