Word of the Day - Abate

[Jace]

Word of the Day - Abate..v.

Def.: To reduce in amount, degree or intensity. To deduct from an amount.

It would be nice if our taxes could be abate(d).

 

[ohioboy]

In some jurisdictions, when a criminal defendant dies, the charge/and or conviction, is abated ab initio.

 

[Pappy]

I’ve been watching my bank account abate from all the extra bills I’ve had this month..

 

[RubyK]

I'm anxious for the minus 0 temps in Minnesota to abate. When I woke up this morning, the temp was -16F.

 

[Jace]

Have to say..ALL good ones, Thanks!

 

[Ruthanne]

I sure would like to abate my waistline! I think I would feel better.

 

[Paco Dennis]

Abate

 

[ohioboy]

I caught a da fish a wid a some abate a.