69 entries under abate topic. ×

15
mitigate(verb, cover, check, reduce, cool)
14
palliate(verb, dull, cover, clear, check)
11
excuse(noun, verb, cover, clear, maintain)
9
justify(verb, cover, maintain, ease, moderate)
8
diminish(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
8
lessen(verb, dull, cover, check, decline)
7
qualify(verb, cover, ease, moderate, lessen)
7
soften(verb, dull, cover, check, cool)
7
whitewash(verb, cover, show, maintain, ease)
6
allay(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
6
alleviate(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
6
assuage(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
6
moderate(verb, adjective, dull, cover, check)
5
weaken(verb, dull, check, decline, reduce)
4
lighten(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
4
relieve(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
4
varnish(noun, verb, cover, ease, moderate)
4
white(verb, cover, ease, moderate, suppress)
3
condone(verb, cover, clear, release, ease)
3
ease(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
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