bate

Lessen the intensity

B-a-t-e represents four verbs in English, none of them frequent.

The commonest is a shortened form of abate, with the same meanings as that verb.

Bate has minor meanings in falconry and leather working.

It is gaining slang currency as a clipped form of masturbate, used as a verb and an attributive noun.

diminish

lessen

Reduce in degree

reduceMake smaller in degree
decreaseBecome or make smaller
subsideDecrease in intensity

moderate · wane · ebb · dwindle · taper · slacken · mitigate · temper · restrain · check

falconry

jesses

Falconry leg restraints

mewsStable row turned residences
hoodedHaving a fabric headpiece
perchResting spot for birds

lure · gyrfalcon · saker · kestrel · falconer · raptor · talon · beak · plumage · tethered

breath

breathless

Lacking air, gasping

suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
anticipationState of awaiting something
awaitRemain expectant for

expectant · anxious · held · gasp · eager · waiting · tense · hushed · rapt · poised

Categories

equipamientomochila, red, canasta, computadora

Opposites

intensity/degree

Increase in degree

increase · amplify · augment · heighten · enhance

restraint/control

To let go

unleash · let go · free · express · vent

duration/extent

Increase in extent

extend · prolong · protract · elongate · stretch

Phrases

low batteryInsufficient stored power
dead batteryExhausted power source
battery lifeDevice's charge longevity
car batteryVehicle's electrical storage unit
phone batteryPortable device power source
battery acidElectrolyte in power cells

Family

debate, battery, combat, abate, debated, debates, rebate, battalion, debater

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G