Abate
Part of speech: noun
Definition: abatement. - Sir Thomas Browne An Italian abbot.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To bring down or reduce to a lower state, number, degree or estimation. To diminish in force or intensity. To deduct or omit. To bar or except. To bring someone down physically or mentally. To put an end to; to do away with. To be defeated or come to naught. To destroy, or level to the ground
Slake
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To go out; to become extinct.To abate; to become less decided.To slacken; to become relaxed.To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place; as, the lime slakes.To dash water on a hot surface to cool it.To satisfy; to quench.