Abatement

Definition of abatement:

part of speech: noun

A decrease; a lessening; a deduction.

part of speech: noun

The act of abating: the sum or quantity abated: ( her.) a mark of dishonor on a coat- of- arms.

Usage examples for abatement:

• The Plague continued its ravages with but slight abatement moving gradually eastward, and Aldgate and the district lying east of the walls were now suffering terribly. "When London Burned", G. A. Henty.

• Still there was no abatement of the tremendous speed of the magnificent little animal, and Ned concluded that the hurt was not a serious one. "Through Apache Lands", R. H. Jayne.

• But I saw Mr. Bradlaugh at several demonstrations on various subjects after my imprisonment, and I could perceive no abatement of his popularity. "Reminiscences Of Charles Bradlaugh", G. W. Foote.