Definition of abates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • abates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • abates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • abates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of abates


  • become less in amount or intensity (verb)

    Examples

    1. The storm abated

    Synonyms

    1. die away
    2. let up
    3. slack
    4. slack off
  • make less active or intense (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. slack
    2. slake

See definition of abates in Merriam Webster