Abate Meaning Synonym. Early 14c from Old French abattre beat down cast down. The reduction of a bequest or devise made in a will because the combined value of all bequests and devises andor the debts owed by a testator exceed the assets in the testators estate.
See ad- battuere to beat. To grow less diminish in power or influence. Transitive to reduce the effect of something unpleasant or annoying.
Decrease decline relax ease sink fade weaken diminish dwindle lessen slow.
To grow less diminish in power or influence. Early 14c from Old French abattre beat down cast down. To put an end to especially formally. Past tense for to diminish in intensity or severity especially gradually.
