Question

Choose the word that is the closest in meaning (synonym) to the word: ABATE

• A. Increase
• B. Subside
• C. Confuse
• D. Support

Hint:

Abate means to lessen or die down; look for a synonym expressing reduction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Alternative check.
Use the word in a sentence: the storm began to abate. Replacing it, the storm began to subside reads naturally, while the other options do not fit.
\[\boxed{\textrm{Subside}}\]