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Abate vs Curtail - What's the difference?

abate | curtail | Related terms |

Abate is a related term of curtail.


As nouns the difference between abate and curtail

is that abate is while curtail is (architecture) a scroll termination, as of a step, etc.

As a verb curtail is

(obsolete) to cut short the tail of an animal.

Abate vs Increase - What's the difference?

abate | increase |


In transitive terms the difference between abate and increase

is that abate is to cut away or hammer down, in such a way as to leave a figure in relief, as a sculpture, or in metalwork while increase is to make (a quantity) larger.

As verbs the difference between abate and increase

is that abate is to put an end to; to cause to cease while increase is to become larger.

As nouns the difference between abate and increase

is that abate is abatement while increase is an amount by which a quantity is increased.

Abate vs Abatment - What's the difference?

abate | abatment |

Satisfy vs Abate - What's the difference?

satisfy | abate | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between satisfy and abate

is that satisfy is to answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc.); to give compensation for while abate is to cut away or hammer down, in such a way as to leave a figure in relief, as a sculpture, or in metalwork.

As a noun abate is

abatement.

Abate vs Sink - What's the difference?

abate | sink | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between abate and sink

is that abate is to decrease in intensity or force; to subside while sink is to decrease in volume, as a river; to subside; to become diminished in volume or in apparent height.

In transitive terms the difference between abate and sink

is that abate is to cut away or hammer down, in such a way as to leave a figure in relief, as a sculpture, or in metalwork while sink is to push (something) into something.

As verbs the difference between abate and sink

is that abate is to put an end to; to cause to cease while sink is To move or be moved into something.

As nouns the difference between abate and sink

is that abate is abatement while sink is a basin used for holding water for washing.

Modify vs Abate - What's the difference?

modify | abate | Related terms |

Modify is a related term of abate.


As a verb modify

is to make partial changes to.

As a noun abate is

.

Enervate vs Abate - What's the difference?

enervate | abate |


In transitive terms the difference between enervate and abate

is that enervate is to weaken morally or mentally while abate is to cut away or hammer down, in such a way as to leave a figure in relief, as a sculpture, or in metalwork.

As an adjective enervate

is made feeble; weakened.

As a noun abate is

abatement.

Circumscribe vs Abate - What's the difference?

circumscribe | abate | Related terms |

Circumscribe is a related term of abate.


As a verb circumscribe

is to draw a line around; to encircle.

As a noun abate is

.

Abate vs Numb - What's the difference?

abate | numb | Related terms |

Abate is a related term of numb.


As a noun abate

is .

As an adjective numb is

without the power of sensation and motion or feeling; insensible.

As a verb numb is

to cause to become numb.

Waive vs Abate - What's the difference?

waive | abate |


In transitive legal terms the difference between waive and abate

is that waive is to relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego while abate is to nullify; make void.

In intransitive obsolete terms the difference between waive and abate

is that waive is to stray, wander while abate is to be humbled; to be brought down physically or mentally.

As verbs the difference between waive and abate

is that waive is to outlaw (someone) while abate is to put an end to; to cause to cease.

As nouns the difference between waive and abate

is that waive is a woman put out of the protection of the law; an outlawed woman while abate is abatement.

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