diminuir, reduzir, mitigar
1. to become less intense or widespread; to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
The storm began to abate after several hours.
A tempestade começou a diminuir após várias horas.
2. to reduce, lessen, or diminish something
The government took measures to abate pollution.
O governo tomou medidas para reduzir a poluição.
3. in law, to nullify or put an end to something
The court decided to abate the nuisance.
O tribunal decidiu eliminar a incômodo legal.
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