abatement
noun/əˈbeɪtmənt/
Frequency rank: #16,649 most common English word
Meaning
a reduction in the amount, degree, or intensity of something.
Example sentence
The city council approved noise abatement measures to reduce disturbance near the new hospital.
Synonyms & related words
- reduction
- decrease
- lessening
- mitigation
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