NYT Dictionary

ABATING

/əˈbeɪtɪŋ/
VerbNouna-BAT-inga-bat-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024

Meaning

present participle and gerund of abate

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

slakeabateslackcushioningdeadeningdiminishingdullingeasinglesseningmitigating

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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