Bate (verb) — يُخفّف / يكبح: To lessen, restrain, or moderate intensity — especially emotion, force, or eager expectation (as in bated breath) Below are 8 words with a similar meaning; the linked ones have full GL Dictionary entries with their meaning in Arabic.
To make or become smaller or weaker.
to make or become smaller, fewer, or less; to reduce in size, extent, or intensity; to cause to seem less impressive or valuable; to decrease in importance…
A state of mind or anger; to moderate or toughen.
abatemoderaterestrainreducehold back