Abate and Exact

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

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Exact is an antonym for abate.

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Exact verb - To establish or apply as a charge or penalty.

Usage example: vowed to exact a heavy fine from any hockey player engaging in such outrageous behavior on the ice

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Abate is an antonym for exact.

Nearby Words: exacting, exactly, exactness, exaction, exacted

abate kind

exact kind

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