Abate and Alter

Abate

Abate verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Alter and abate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Alter" instead a verb "Abate".

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

Abate and alter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abate" instead a verb "Alter".

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable
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