Abate and Incite

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

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Incite is an antonym for abate in lessen topic.

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Incite verb - To bring (something volatile or intense) into being.

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Abate is an antonym for incite.

Nearby Words: incitement, inciting

kind	abate kind	incite kind
fear	abate fear	incite fear

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