Abate and Rot

Abate

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

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

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Rot

Rot verb - To become worse or of less value.
Usage example: the house slowly fell into disrepair and rotted

Abate and rot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abate" instead a verb "Rot".

Nearby Words: rotted, rotting, rote

Mutual synonyms

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