Abate and Modulate

Abate

Abate verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.
Usage example: a couple of aspirin should abate the pain

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

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Modulate

Modulate verb - Fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of.
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Synonyms for Modulate

Abate and modulate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abate" instead a verb "Modulate".

Nearby Words: modulation, module, modulator, modulating
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