Abate and Bereave

Abate

Abate verb - To take something away from.
Usage example: recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project

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

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Bereave

Bereave verb - To take something away from.
Usage example: news of a death in the family bereaved them of the unmitigated joy that normally prevails at a wedding
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Synonyms for Bereave

Abate and bereave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abate" instead a verb "Bereave".

Nearby Words: bereavement, bereaving
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