Bate and Petulance

Bate

Bate verb - Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of.

Petulance and bate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Petulance" instead a noun "Bate".

Nearby Words: bated, bating

Petulance

Petulance noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Bate and petulance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bate" instead a noun "Petulance".

Nearby Words: petulant, petulantly
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