Abated

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'abate'. To 'abate' means to reduce in intensity or amount; to diminish or lessen. This can refer to physical things like a storm or a disease, abstract things like pain or anger, or legal matters like a nuisance or a tax. The process usually signifies a gradual decline rather than a sudden stop. It implies a decrease in force, degree, or value over a period of time.

Abated meaning with examples

• The storm, which had raged for hours, finally abated as the wind slowed and the rain began to ease. People ventured out carefully, assessing the damage and relieved that the worst of the weather was over, hopeful the repairs could begin soon. The once tumultuous sea had settled.
• After taking the pain medication, the throbbing in her head gradually abated, allowing her to finally focus. The tension started leaving her body and she started to feel like the nausea she had earlier wasn't going to get worse, but subside. She looked forward to resting.
• The company's losses abated slightly in the second quarter, showing a glimmer of hope for recovery. Though still facing challenges, the financial situation wasn't getting worse, which helped bring a more positive attitude and renewed focus to the project. Further change was likely.
• Following the ceasefire agreement, the fighting in the region abated, though tensions remained high. Peace was the hope, with the goal of an end to all fighting. Both sides kept a careful eye on each other, while those injured were slowly recovering, hopefully to return to normalcy.