Abate and Desensitise

Abate

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

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

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Desensitise

Desensitise verb - Cause not to be sensitive.
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Synonyms for Desensitise

Abate and desensitise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abate" instead a verb "Desensitise".
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