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Choose the SYNONYM of the word: ABATE

ADiminish
BContinue
CAggravate
DAmplify
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Diminish
Abate means to lessen, reduce, or diminish in intensity (e.g., 'the storm finally abated'). Synonym: diminish. **Antonyms:** increase, aggravate, amplify.
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