Abate

abate [ uh'-BEYT ]
	[ intransitive verb, transitive verb ]
	MEANING :
	1. (tr.v.) to decrease, lessen or diminish 2. (tr.v.) to end, nullify or terminate 3. (intr.v.) to decrease or reduce in intensity 4. (intr.v.) to become void
	USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
	The storm suddenly abated.