abatement

1. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something (synset 107382856)
   is a type of: break, interruption - some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
   subtypes:

   • defervescence - abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature
   • remission, remittal, subsidence - an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
   same as: hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension
2. The act of abating (synset 100362159)
   "laws enforcing noise abatement"
   is a type of: mitigation, moderation - the action of lessening in severity or intensity
   subtypes: abatement of a nuisance, nuisance abatement - (law) the removal or termination or destruction of something that has been found to be a nuisance

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