abate of
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Meaning · English
To lessen, to subtract something from.
Register: archaic
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “abate of” mean?
To lessen, to subtract something from.
Is “abate of” formal or informal?
abate of is generally archaic.