Abate and Levy

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

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Levy is an antonym for abate.

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

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

Usage example: the baseball commissioner is levying a fine of $10,000 against every player involved in the fracas

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Abate is an antonym for levy.

Nearby Words: levied, levying, lev, Levi

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