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to abate
- to lessen in intensity or degree [Princeton Review]
- make or become less [Barron's]
- to reduce in degree or intensity; moderate; to reduce in value or amount [Taisha]
- to lessen, to subside [Nandigam]
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aberrant (adjective)
- deviating from the norm [Princeton Review]
- not following the normal or correct way [Barron's]
- deviating from the usual or natural type; atypical [Taisha]
- abnormal or deviant [Nandigam]
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to abscond
- to depart clandestinely; to steal away and hide [Princeton Review]
- go away suddenly and secretly, esp in order to avoid arrest [Barron's]
- to depart secretly and hide oneself [Taisha]
- to go away suddenly (to avoid arrest) [Oleg Smirnov]
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accolade (noun)
- an expression of praise [Princeton Review]
- any award, honor, or laudatory notice: The play received accolades from the press.[Webster's]
- praise; approval [Barron's]
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