What does abating mean?
Abating means present participle and gerund of abate.
Abating
/əˈbeɪtɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of abate.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of abate
- (rhetoric) Anesis.
Example Sentences
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Synonyms for abating
Antonyms for abating
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for abating?
Common synonyms include decreasing, subsiding.
What is the opposite of abating?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use abating in a sentence?
For quotations using this term, see Citations:abating.
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