Abate and Roil

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

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Roil is an antonym for abate.

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Roil verb - To be in a state of violent rolling motion.

Usage example: the waters of the gulf tossed and roiled as the hurricane surged toward the shore

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Abate is an antonym for roil.

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