Abate and Shorten

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Abate verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Usage example: a couple of aspirin should abate the pain

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Shorten and abate are semantically related in decrease topic. In some cases you can use "Shorten" instead a verb "Abate".

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Usage example: if Grandma has to go shopping today, you'll need to shorten your visit

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Abate and shorten are semantically related in decrease topic. Sometimes you can use "Abate" instead a verb "Shorten".

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

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