Abate
Abate verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.
Ax
Ax verb - To let go from office, service, or employment.
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Ax and Abate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abate/ax
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Ax or Abate. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abate/ax.
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