abating

ADJECTIVE

comforting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouraging reassuring refreshing soothing

STRONG

allaying alleviating assuaging consoling curing freeing inspiriting invigorating lightening mitigating relieving remedying restoring revitalizing revivifying softening solacing succoring sustaining tranquilizing upholding warming

WEAK

analeptic consolatory health-giving heart-warming

Antonyms

WEAK

aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying

ADJECTIVE

falling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collapsing decreasing descending lowering plunging sliding tumbling weakening

STRONG

crumbling declining diminishing ebbing settling sinking slipping subsiding toppling tottering

Antonyms

WEAK

improving increasing rising

ADJECTIVE

lessening

Synonyms

STRONG

declining depreciating diminishing dropping dwindling ebbing lightening lowering moderating narrowing plummeting plunging quieting sagging shrinking sinking slackening slowing slumping softening subsiding waning wasting weakening

WEAK

dying down fading away losing momentum shriveling up wearing down wearing off

ADJECTIVE

waning

Synonyms

STRONG

ebbing lessening

WEAK

declinatory decrescent

Antonyms

WEAK

waxing

Example Sentences

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“While one supply shock is abating, another one may be around the corner,” economists at the New York-based investment bank, led by Nathan Sheets, wrote in a note on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

But one of the most recent — the energy shock driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict in the Middle East — is hopefully showing signs of abating.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

He also reckons that the risk of DSV moving business away from WiseTech’s CargoWise platform appears to be abating.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

This candle suggests selling pressure is abating and often signals the beginning of a positive trend change.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The movement continued to surge with no signs of abating.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

abating

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