abatement

/ əbeɪtmənt / Pronunciation key

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abatement in WordNet English dictionary

noun

the act of abating
"laws enforcing noise abatement"
abatement
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
suspension respite reprieve hiatus abatement

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