Abate
Abate verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.
Desensitize and abate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Desensitize" instead a verb "Abate".
Desensitize
Desensitize verb - Make insensitive.
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Synonyms for Desensitize
Abate and desensitize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abate" instead a verb "Desensitize".
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Desensitize and Abate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abate/desensitize
Abate & Desensitize. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abate/desensitize>.
Desensitize or Abate. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abate/desensitize.
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