Abate and Prune

Abate

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

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

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Prune

Prune verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
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Abate and prune are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abate" instead a verb "Prune".

Nearby Words: pruned, pruning
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